BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST-F/C OPS - 60953620

State of Florida

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.” FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. THIS REQUISITION WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES IN CIVIL AND FORENSIC REHABILITATION SERVICE AREAS. 24 hours per week, schedule will vary based on department needs. This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Behavioral Program Specialist – OPS within Rehabilitation Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of self-care program activities.
Ability to make behavioral assessments.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities.
Ability to develop and monitor self-care behavioral modification prescriptive treatment plans, activities and programs.
Ability to teach and apply behavior modification principles.
Ability to evaluate client services for compliance with program objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred with a major in nursing, education, or a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science and two years of experience involving the application of behavior modification principles; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing, education, or a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science.
Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college education.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of curriculum and provides competency restoration and Psychiatric Rehabilitation services to residents throughout Florida State Hospital.
Provides instruction utilizing a variety of methods including classroom instruction, lesson plan development, individual and group behavior modification and modeling of appropriate staff/resident interactions.
Connects with residents to develop a close therapeutic relationship.
The incumbent in this position will spend a minimum of 75% of time performing duties as outlined on the official description in a Forensic facility or institution.
Under consultation with other professional staff, will provide direct resident services including, but not limited to competency restoration and Psychiatric Rehabilitation (developing a trusting relationship with residents, assisting residents in choosing desired roles and acquiring skills and supports needed for goal achievement).
Utilizes behavior modification techniques to assist residents to achieve their goals and objectives.
Documents progress and resident reactions/perspective of individual progress by completing progress notes according to the mental health facility procedures and policies.
Conducts assessments, interviews and record reviews.
Consults and communicates with recovery team members to identify resident service needs (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences).
Assists with program evaluations and provides input for program improvement opportunities.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives individually and by working with teams and assists in revising/developing programs as directed by supervisor.
Maintains current training required by the facility.
Provides learning opportunities and mentorship for trainees including interns, volunteers and community visitors.
Provides role modeling and training for other staff as directed by supervisor.
Provides support for hospital-wide activities and initiatives as directed by supervisor.
Escorts residents to activities as directed by supervisor and maintains a safe environment
Performs other related work as required.

Benefits

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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