HUMAN SERVICES WORKER III - 60006386

State of Florida

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is work responsible for providing residential care, assisting with enrichment activities and supporting the treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, stabilization and recovery of people with a mental illness. As a Human Services Worker III you will treat people in a respectful manner that preserves their dignity and rights and maintain a professional caregiver relationship with people served.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old at time of hire.
• One year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting, customer service experience or in working with developmentally disabled persons, or in working in a correctional facility; OR college or vocational/technical training from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for the required experience.
• Valid Driver License (if required).
• Ability to attend a 1 – 2-week mandatory training course that will include completion of a CPR certification. This training could be scheduled during day, weekend, and evening hours.
• Must be able to ambulate up and down a stairwell.
• Must be able to assist with evacuation of persons served during an emergency situation.
• Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices.
• Must be able to work with or around cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as; CPR and MANDT.
• 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 lift and carry 20 pounds.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for one hour without a break.
• Must be able to work 16 hour shifts on occasion.
• Must be able to remain alert while on duty.
• Must be able to drive an EZ Go or vehicle if job essential.
• Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• When applying, attach required education, certification, or licensure.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
• Candidates must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.
• No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
• All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
• Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Nice To Haves

• Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

Responsibilities

• Preserving the rights, safety and security of people served by observing them at all times to learn what type of environment and interactions make them feel safe, secure and calm and to identify distressful stimuli or triggers.
• Providing ward coverage.
• Escorting to and from activities and appointments to ensure that they arrive safely.
• Monitoring intake during meals and ensuring that they don’t choke or trade food.
• Addressing dangerous or high risk behaviors when a person served is placed on special observation status.
• Assessing for release criteria and immediately identifying health needs that may arise when a restrictive intervention such as seclusion or restraints is used.
• Communicating with people served at all times to develop a trusting, caregiver relationship and identify signs of distress or health concerns.
• Assuring people served that they are safe, helping them develop trust in you as a caregiver and identifying signs of distress or health concerns when they are placed on special observation status, in the seclusion room or in restraints.
• Separating people served from distressful stimuli and assisting in resolving conflict.
• Ensuring that people served are not neglected, abused or exploited; or reporting it to the abuse hotline if they are.
• Ensuring safety during medical or disaster emergencies.
• Ensuring safety when a person served is exhibiting a behavior dangerous to self or others, which may involve the use of physical holds and placing people served in a seclusion room or mechanical restraints.
• Participating in service planning and ensuring adherence to plans.
• Working with residents to ensure completion of daily living activities.
• Maintaining a safe environment by proactively using verbal and non-verbal communication and intervention skills in accordance with our non-coercive strategies and trauma-informed care.
• Documenting information factually and objectively.
• Providing safe and supportive observations, accurate assessments and effectively monitoring residents as assigned.
• Escorting and transporting residents to appointments, activities, etc.
• Providing group and leisure activities.
• Advocating for residents’ recovery.
• Building and maintaining appropriate relationships and interactions with residents, families, providers, co-workers.
• Assisting residents in completing oral care, bathing, and showering.
• Driving residents to facilities and medical appointments.

Benefits

• Evening and Night Shift positions will receive a $3.00 per hour shift differential
• Growth Opportunities: With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed