HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR I - SES - 60037500

State of Florida•Macclenny, FL

1d•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. Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. NORTHEAST 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 is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Human Services Supervisor I – SES within the Transportation Department. 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. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: This position is responsible for supervising subordinates in the Transportation Department of a large civil mental health treatment facility. Providing transportation of individuals served to all treatment areas at NEFSH; medical treatment facilities off-grounds, (such as Baptist Medical Center, University Hospital Jacksonville, Shands Hospital, Fraser Hospital), physician appointments off grounds, boarding homes, nursing homes, adult congregate living facilities, halfway houses and other release centers; and provides transportation for individuals who are discharged or transferred out of state.Performs related assignments. Oversees activities relating to dispatching, routing, and tracking vehicles. Receives and delivers messages from units for transporting individuals and staff on and off-grounds. Other information related to the operation of the vehicles is also transmitted via radio communications. Assigns vehicles to units and or staff to attend activities and appointments off-grounds. Schedules all transportation staff to obtain maximum coverage and management excellence. Maintains daily minimal staffing required by controlling use/abuse of leave and minimizes use of overtime. Responsible for sending X-ray, Lab and Court Orders to outside appointments upon request and maintains log of the same. Compiles and/or monitors daily, weekly and monthly reports of all medical appointments and hospitalizations off grounds. Ensures transportation vehicles are scheduled for proper maintenance and repairs in conjunction with the Automotive Equipment Mechanic Reviews information to reduce cost of controllable expenses. Responsible for receiving records of departures and arrivals, as well as mileage for all trips away from NEFSH; reviews daily mileage traveled within hospital grounds. Assists in writing/recommending policies and procedures, interprets and administers policies as directed. Maintains current information of NEFSH policies and procedures and processes routine items within established guidelines. Serves on various committees in addition to meeting with other disciplines regarding transportation Orders supplies monthly form Warehouse after checking stock levels to reduce cost of controllable expenses. Completes purchase requisitions for specialized or adaptive equipment for resident transportation needs. Prepares Requisition and maintains inventory of supplies, forms and equipment for the department. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care or the behavioral sciences.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Ability to participate as a team member in the screening and admission of clients.
Ability to conduct inservice training in the areas of self-help, personal hygiene and resident living.
Ability to develop methods for reporting changes in clients' vital signs and behavior.
Ability to insure that safety precautions are implemented and hazards are removed.
Ability to identify and follow through on needed maintenance work.
Ability to coordinate the custodial upkeep and cleanliness of a unit.
Ability to supervise people.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
4 years of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting; or working with developmentally disabled persons.
2 years of supervisory experience.
Class E Driver License.

Responsibilities

Supervising subordinates in the Transportation Department of a large civil mental health treatment facility.
Providing transportation of individuals served to all treatment areas at NEFSH; medical treatment facilities off-grounds, (such as Baptist Medical Center, University Hospital Jacksonville, Shands Hospital, Fraser Hospital), physician appointments off grounds, boarding homes, nursing homes, adult congregate living facilities, halfway houses and other release centers; and provides transportation for individuals who are discharged or transferred out of state.
Overseeing activities relating to dispatching, routing, and tracking vehicles.
Receiving and delivering messages from units for transporting individuals and staff on and off-grounds.
Assigning vehicles to units and or staff to attend activities and appointments off-grounds.
Scheduling all transportation staff to obtain maximum coverage and management excellence.
Maintaining daily minimal staffing required by controlling use/abuse of leave and minimizes use of overtime.
Sending X-ray, Lab and Court Orders to outside appointments upon request and maintains log of the same.
Compiling and/or monitors daily, weekly and monthly reports of all medical appointments and hospitalizations off grounds.
Ensuring transportation vehicles are scheduled for proper maintenance and repairs in conjunction with the Automotive Equipment Mechanic Reviews information to reduce cost of controllable expenses.
Receiving records of departures and arrivals, as well as mileage for all trips away from NEFSH; reviews daily mileage traveled within hospital grounds.
Assisting in writing/recommending policies and procedures, interprets and administers policies as directed.
Maintaining current information of NEFSH policies and procedures and processes routine items within established guidelines.
Serving on various committees in addition to meeting with other disciplines regarding transportation
Ordering supplies monthly form Warehouse after checking stock levels to reduce cost of controllable expenses.
Completing purchase requisitions for specialized or adaptive equipment for resident transportation needs.
Preparing Requisition and maintains inventory of supplies, forms and equipment for the department.
Performing other duties as assigned.

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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