GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 67013410

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults! This position serves as the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional and is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans for their assigned caseload of residents.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology).
Must have one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities.
Must be able to assist with evacuation of residents during an emergency.
Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head.
Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances.
Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
Must be able to remain alert while on duty.
Must be able to work 16 hour shifts as needed.
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Knowledge of the Intellectually Disabled population.
Knowledge of behavioral interventions.
Knowledge of computer software programs; Word, Excel, Outlook.
Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to implement behavioral interventions.
Ability to implement reactive strategies in response to severe problem behaviors.
Must be able to demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which require physical activity such as CPR.
Ability to lift up to forty pounds.
Ability to work as a team.
Ability to lead teams.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
Ability to assist in program development, expansion, and improvement.
Ability to develop and provide in-service training.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Responsibilities

Ensures completion of residents’ evaluations and assessments by the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include medical practitioner, nurse, dentist, psychiatrist, behavioral specialist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dietitian, audiologist, pharmacist, social service provider, and skill acquisition program managers as outlined in state regulations for state-licensed Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Meets with guardians and guardian advocates upon request and encourages their participation with the residents and in developing their treatment plans.
Schedules and chairs annual ISP meetings. Develops quality ISP documents and distributes them within the specified deadlines. Completes formal monthly data reviews, progress notes, and reports and chairs team meetings. Addends ISPs as residents’ needs and supports change. Investigates, assesses, analyzes, and make recommendations to resolve issues and problems related to residents’ services and supports.
Supervises the implementation of all services and supports outlined in the ISPs through daily on-site monitoring, record reviews, and staff interviews. Ensures the residents receive adequate medical, rehabilitative, and programmatic services based on their needs by working “hands-on” directly with the residents and staff, providing role-modeling, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing training. Promotes competency in program implementation and behavior management.
Ensures residents' safety through the review of all incident reports. Initiates preliminary investigation and completes 5-Day Reports of Findings as directed by the Program Operations Administrator or designee. In the event of Level 3 injuries or as directed, holds a Special Interdisciplinary Team meeting within 24 hours from notification of the incident or the next business day. Coordinates follow-up actions with the interdisciplinary team and ensures completion of corrective action plans.
Consults with program managers and supervisory staff to resolve programmatic, administrative, and operational issues. Attends facility and center-wide meetings related to the management of the operations of the facility.
Provides daily consultation and assistance to the skill acquisition program managers and supervisory staff in the implementation of programs and services. Determines effectiveness and relevance of program plans.
Oversees proper admission and discharge of residents to and from the facility. Schedules and chairs Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings within 14 days of admission and ensures that specific active treatment is ongoing during the assessment period.
Maintains compliance with State, Federal, and Medicaid regulations. Provides training, leadership, and monitoring to ensure all Agency for Health Care Administration regulations are followed. Develops and implements plans of correction for any deficiencies identified. Provides follow-up to ensure corrections to deficiencies are completed. Schedules in-service training for direct care staff to ensure effective delivery of residents’ active treatment plans and provisions for the safety, health, and welfare of the residents.
Monitors home activities, day programs, and therapy sites and attend center-wide activities to ensure residents are provided opportunities to participate in various preferred activities and have a good quality of life.
Performs other related duties as required.