OPS REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL PLANNER - 67940138

State of Florida•Tampa, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Residential Planner is a professional position in the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ residential planning department. The role leads the processing of residential referrals for APD customers seeking group home placement, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to identify clinically appropriate homes and support transitions while prioritizing the health and safety of all residents. The planner serves as the Agency’s point of contact for residential planning and works with regional staff, State Office representatives, families, waiver support coordinators, providers, crisis stabilization units, and hospitals. This position is not telework-eligible and must report to the APD office in the area it serves. It is an Other Personal Services (OPS) position paid at $20.00 per hour. The advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies for up to six months.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license or another efficient means of transportation for work-related travel.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or in a comparable human services field.
Experience planning service needs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint, and ability to use them for daily responsibilities.
Knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling for preparing coherent, complete work documents.
Knowledge of clinical language and APD services and resources available to clients.
Ability to use standard office machinery, including copiers, fax machines, scanners, and computers.
Ability to apply case management practices to facilitate resident transitions.
Ability to work in precise and stressful situations.
Ability to probe for and obtain critical facts about residents.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to describe facts and events accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to interact effectively with the public, consumer families, advocates, and others.
Ability to maintain records and write clear, concise reports.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
Must complete all Candidate Profile fields, including work history with month and year.
Must undergo and receive approval for Level 2 employment screening, including fingerprinting and criminal records checks.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Schedule residential planning calls, including transition calls for individuals moving between community settings.
Chair the weekly regional residential planning meeting with regional staff and State Office representatives; prepare the agenda and send it to team members one day before the meeting.
Respond to questions about referrals and participate in CBC calls as the Agency representative to provide referral-status updates.
Serve as the Agency point of contact for residential planning matters.
Contact crisis stabilization units and hospitals when a consumer is scheduled for discharge.
Provide training on the residential planning process at provider waiver support coordinator meetings when requested.
Speak with families, waiver support coordinators, and providers about pending placements.
Follow up on residential plans for clients receiving 30-day provider notices, group home closures, and emergency or respite requests.
Follow up with waiver support coordinators who submit residential referral forms late or incorrectly, and with providers who do not follow the planning process by submitting residential response forms.
Review admission forms to verify that moves have occurred and referrals can be closed.
Work with regional leadership on step-down referrals seeking placement.
Maintain and use the Agency residential tracker, including individuals needing placement and their preferred location and setting type.
Update and maintain GRID with confirmed moves so individuals are associated with the correct living setting.
Research the residential placement status of individuals brought to APD leadership’s attention, provide provider updates, and resolve issues.
Perform other related duties as directed, including assisting with emergency and disaster preparedness activities.