RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST-Forensic - 67072338 APD DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

State of Florida • CHATTAHOOCHEE, 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 DDDP/Pathways. The position is based at the Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP) in Chattahoochee, Florida, a secure forensic facility serving people with disabilities who have been adjudicated incompetent to proceed to trial and may have significant behavioral and psychiatric needs. DDDP provides rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to support transition to a non-secure residential or community setting.

The role implements resident-specific behavioral programs, supports prescribed treatment and training, monitors resident safety and well-being, and maintains accurate documentation and charts. It requires direct contact with residents in a secure forensic setting, Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification, annual CPR certification, and pre-employment and annual TB screening. This is not a telework position. Applicants must present a valid driver's license to interview. The listed salary is $38,480 annually, with a shift differential for second and third shifts.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license; it must be presented at the interview.
• 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 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 maintain required Agency Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification and/or advanced training, as necessary, and apply the techniques.
• Ability to ensure residents receive adequate care and prescribed treatment.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service, including compassion for vulnerable people with developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy behavioral programs designed for each resident in an appropriate, fair, and impartial manner.
• Document and file resident activities in the appropriate residence chart in accordance with Agency protocol, and immediately notify a supervisor of resident-related issues.
• Perform 1:1 Specials according to Agency protocols, complete required documentation accurately and on time, and work with assigned residents as required.
• Confer with unit supervisors about resident behavioral problems and assist in planning corrective measures.
• Cooperate with ward or unit supervisors to ensure residents receive adequate care, prescribed treatment, and training.
• Make daily rounds of assigned wards or units to identify safety and sanitation issues, and report findings according to Agency policy or procedure.
• Maintain Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification and provide programming techniques.
• Assist professionals in implementing prescribed treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Observe residents and identify and document changes or unusual events that could affect safety or 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 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