SENIOR RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPEC - FORENSIC - 67072340 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

State of Florida • CHATTAHOOCHEE, 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 into the custody of DDDP/Pathways. DDDP is 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. The facility provides rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to support residents’ transition to a non-secure residential or community setting.

This position implements resident behavioral programs, documents resident activities and concerns, performs assigned one-to-one supervision, and works with supervisors and other staff to ensure residents receive prescribed care and training. The position is not eligible for telework and must report to DDDP in Chattahoochee, Florida. Vacancies are available on all shifts.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license; one must be presented at the interview.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a psychiatric care or mental health setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 tuberculosis 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 assist professionals with prescribed treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Ability to observe residents and identify and document changes or unusual events that could affect safety and well-being.
• Ability to maintain and update resident records and charts.
• 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 any necessary advanced training, and to apply those techniques.
• Ability to ensure residents receive adequate care and prescribed treatment.
• Ability to identify and give attention to understaffed wards or units and emergency situations.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service, including compassion for vulnerable people with developmental disabilities.

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 according to Agency protocol, and immediately notify a supervisor of resident-related issues.
• Perform one-to-one special observations according to Agency protocols, complete required documentation accurately and promptly, and work with residents as assigned or required.
• Consult with unit supervisors about residents’ 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.
• Conduct 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.

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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED