RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST-Forensic - 67072567 MARIANNA, FL

State of Florida • Marianna, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Unit Specialist is responsible for the custody, personal care, safety, security, and well-being of residents ordered by the Court into the custody of the Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program at Pathways. Pathways is a 34-bed, all-male forensic facility serving individuals with disabilities in a secure setting who have been adjudicated incompetent to proceed to trial and have significant behavioral and psychiatric issues. The program provides rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to help residents transition to a non-secure residential or community setting.

This position is based at Pathways in Marianna, Florida, and is not eligible for telework. All shifts are available. The position requires a valid driver's license for the interview, direct contact with residents, Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification, annual CPR certification, and pre-employment and annual TB screening.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, pull, squat, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform duties involving direct contact with residents in a secure forensic facility.
• Certification in the Agency's Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program; advanced training may be required.
• Pre-employment and annual TB screening.
• Annual CPR certification.
• Knowledge of appropriate business practices and protocols used in treating people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Ability to work in a team environment and establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and promptly with residents and staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to apply Crisis Prevention and Intervention techniques and maintain required certification and any necessary advanced training.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service, including compassion for vulnerable individuals with developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy behavioral programs for each resident in an appropriate, fair, and impartial manner.
• Document and file resident activities in the appropriate residence chart according to Agency protocol, and immediately notify the supervisor of resident-related issues.
• Perform 1:1 specials in accordance with Agency protocols, complete required documentation accurately and promptly, and work with assigned residents as required.
• Confer with unit supervisors about residents' behavioral problems and assist in planning corrective measures.
• Work with ward or unit supervisors to ensure residents receive adequate care and prescribed care and training.
• Conduct daily rounds of assigned wards or units to identify safety and sanitation issues, and report findings in accordance with Agency policy or procedure.
• Maintain Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification and provide program techniques.
• Assist professionals in implementing prescribed treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Observe residents and identify and document changes or unusual events that could affect safety and well-being.
• Maintain and update resident records and charts.
• Identify and give attention to understaffed wards or units and emergency situations.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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