REHABILITATION THERAPIST - 67016441

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

4d•$39,367 - $43,303•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. This position is with APD’s TACACHALE and is part of the team that impacts the lives of developmentally disabled adults.

Requirements

A valid Florida Driver’s License. If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days.
Corrective Lenses Restricted license is acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in a health field, behavioral or rehabilitative sciences, music, therapy/education, physical education, or therapeutic recreation. Allied health field, Criminology, Human Science Degree, Health Science.
OR Four (4) years’ experience providing care and treatment for people with developmental disabilities.
This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.
This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.
Lift up to 40 pounds.
Use computer programs to include Word, Excel, and the internet.
Make behavioral assessments.
Plan, organize, and coordinate activities.
Develop and monitor self-care, behavioral interventions, prescriptive treatment plans, activities, and programs.
Teach and apply behavior intervention principles.
Evaluate client services for compliance with program objectives.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill in the use of MS Office Suite software including Word, Outlook and Excel.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.
Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Responsibilities

Promotes residents’ skill acquisition by developing, conducting, supervising, and participating in the overall active treatment plan of the residents assigned to the facility through a variety of therapy programs.
Develops, conducts, supervises, and participates in social and recreational activities, leisure activities, basic academic development activities, human growth and development, motor activities, prevocational and work-related activities, self-care and daily living skills training.
Trains, in-services, and monitors staff in the delivery of resident‑directed services and in preparation of related written programs and reports.
Maintains compliance with state, federal and Medicaid regulations and facility protocols and procedures for implementation and oversight of residents’ daily active treatment.
Evaluates through direct observation, direct interactions, assessments, and record review to develop recommendations regarding residents’ programmatic needs.
Prepares reports for residents’ Individual Support Plans (ISP) and monthly progress notes related to the residents’ ISP goals and objectives.
Prepares other reports as assigned.
Develops tracking systems and complies with facility deadlines.
Participates in the ISP meetings, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and other meetings as they relate to assigned resident caseload.
Monitors each residents’ progress, evaluates if individual resident programs are effective, and takes necessary action to promote progress and maintenance of skill acquisition.
Coordinates, plans, and attends/participates in special activities for residents.
Is flexible with scheduling in regard to attending activities outside of regular work schedule, to include days off.
Maintains open communication with home managers to include but not limited to posting activity calendars and activity flyers.
Ensures that the required resources for these events are in place by requesting and managing the necessary funds and providing and/or assisting with transportation of the individuals to and from programs and activities.
Develops monthly special activity calendars and daily activity schedules.
Purchases, develops, repairs (or submits repair requests), and maintains materials such as leisure/ recreational equipment and instructional materials for residents as assigned.
Attends mandatory training and maintains certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Direct Care In-Service.
Completes annual health screening.
Performs other work-related duties as required.