SR RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST- FORENSIC - 67070072 APD PATHWAYS MARIANNA, FL

State of Florida • Marianna, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Residential Unit Specialist is responsible for the custody, personal care, safety, security, and well-being of residents ordered by the Court to the custody of DDDP/Pathways. The position is based at Pathways in Marianna, Florida, a 34-bed all-male forensic facility serving individuals with disabilities in a secure setting. Residents have been adjudicated incompetent to proceed to trial and may have significant behavioral and psychiatric issues. Pathways provides rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to support residents’ transition to a non-secure residential or community setting.

The position implements behavioral programs, supports prescribed treatment and rehabilitation, documents resident activities and observations, and responds to safety and behavioral concerns. The role requires direct contact with residents in a secure forensic facility and assignment coverage across all shifts. This is not a telework position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a psychiatric care or mental health setting.
• Valid driver’s license; a valid driver’s license must be presented at 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 Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification and/or advanced training 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy resident-specific behavioral programs appropriately, fairly, and impartially.
• 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 in accordance with Agency protocols, complete required documentation accurately and promptly, and work with residents as assigned or required.
• Confer with unit supervisors regarding resident behavioral problems and assist in planning corrective measures.
• Cooperate with ward or unit supervisors to ensure residents receive adequate care and prescribed care 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, document, and report changes or unusual events that may 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED