SUPPORTED LIVING LIAISON - 67016203

State of Florida • Orlando, FL

2d • $37,179 - $42,201 • Remote

About The Position

The Supported Living Liaison is a highly responsible Career Service position with the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities. The position supports people served through the Supported Living Program by connecting clients with services and supports, monitoring health and safety when indicated, and helping individuals succeed while living in their own homes. It also assists with emergency management and provides ongoing technical assistance and training to Supported Living providers, Waiver Support Coordinators, and community partners.

Requirements

• Experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to speak publicly and work with large groups.
• Ability to train adult learners.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including work history with month and year; qualifying-question responses must be verifiable from the application.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare for, and facilitate quarterly Supported Living provider meetings; maintain electronic records of training materials, keep forms and presentations current, and follow up with participants.
• Organize and facilitate regional Supported Living provider certification trainings and screen students for eligibility to become certified.
• Interpret Supported Living policies and procedures under applicable rules and statutes, provide ongoing technical assistance to Supported Living providers and Waiver Support Coordinators, respond to related calls and emails, and share continuing education and skills-training opportunities.
• Participate in local and state meetings, conference calls, trainings, stakeholder workgroups, coalitions, and other collaborative initiatives that support clients living in their own homes.
• Manage emergency disaster activities for individuals in Supported Living, provide annual training to providers on relevant policies and procedures, and complete required agency documents used to track client health and safety.
• Review and update demographic information in APD iConnect for pre-enrollment Supported Living clients, remind Waiver Support Coordinators to maintain accurate client demographics, and maintain and validate a current regional list of Supported Living clients against APD Data Unit information.
• Conduct home visits for wellness checks or other monitoring as needed, and follow up on concerns, complaints, incident reports, and protective services investigations to ensure health, safety, and well-being concerns are addressed.
• Review Individual and Family Supports (IFS) In-Home Subsidy requests for Supported Living clients and provide written responses within established timeframes in accordance with agency procedures and IFS Rule 65G-13, F.A.C.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed