RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST-LEAD WORKER - 67042236 - SUNLAND - UNIT 1

State of Florida • Marianna, FL

2d • $36,498 - $40,148 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to assist in the development and the implementation of behavioral training programs for the residents in the area of personal independence. Ability to document and ensure documentation is completed as required.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of self-care program activities.
• Ability to lift forty pounds
• Ability to make behavioral assessments.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities.
• Ability to develop and monitor self-care behavioral modification prescriptive treatment plans, activities and programs.
• Ability to teach and apply behavior modification principles.
• Ability to evaluate client services for compliance with program objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of personal independence training; acquisition or reduction programs to assist individuals to accomplish goals and objectives identified in the Individual Program Plan( IPP). Provide significant hands on training of residents.
• Provide stimulating leisure activities that are of interests to individual residents to promote a stimulating environment/routine to reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• In the area of personal independence, the Residential Unit Specialist Lead Worker will assist in the development of functional assessments and develop objectives for active treatment plans. In the absence of the Human Services Senior Supervisor SES, the Residential Unit Specialist Lead Worker will be responsible to perform regular written summaries of progress, addendum’s to IPP’s and discharge summaries as directed.
• Provide supervision/assistance of residents and oversight to ensure that designated personal independence training and behavioral reduction procedures are followed.
• Perform direct care duites as assigned to ensure resident safety and adequate care, appropriate treatment, and maintain residents living area and possessions according to policy and procedure. Act as person in charge in the absence of the HSSS to ensure that the home operates and functions according to policy and procedure.
• Assists in maintaining required logbooks, progress notes and other regulatory documentation as indicated.
• Completes all required training. Maintain Sunland’s current crisis management prevention and intervention certification as required. Monitor and tracks to ensure assigned staff complete required training and maintain certifications as required.
• Attends meetings as required, including annual IPP meetings, active treatment meetings, staff meetings, etc.
• Maintain timesheet, ensuring accuracy and submit timely in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Assists in monitoring overall cleanliness and maintenance of training areas, including developing work orders as directed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

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