TRIAL COMP INSTRUCTOR - 67070690 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

State of Florida • CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

9d • $36,036 - $40,963 • Onsite

About The Position

The Trial Competency Instructor works for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP), a forensic program operating at Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee and at Sunland in Marianna. The program serves individuals with developmental disabilities who have been adjudicated incompetent to proceed to trial and may have significant behavioral and psychiatric needs. It provides rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to support transition to a non-secure residential or community setting and to help individuals acquire skills needed to become competent to stand trial.

The incumbent is responsible for the custody, personal care, safety, security, and well-being of assigned residents. The position facilitates trial competency training using the approved curriculum and materials, supports residents’ behavioral and social skills, documents progress and needs, and provides supervision and other therapeutic training as assigned. At least 75% of work time involves direct contact with residents in a secure forensic facility. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; additional days or hours may be required to maintain facility coverage, including during holidays and emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least two years of professional experience providing educational, recreational, rehabilitative, therapeutic, court education, trial competency, or related services in a group or individual setting. College education or technical training may substitute year for year; 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours equals one year of experience.
• Knowledge of appropriate practices and protocols for treating people with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of classroom management skills and techniques.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities, mental illness, and the needs of individuals with cognitive impairments.
• Knowledge of group facilitation techniques and therapeutic activity planning.
• Ability to assist professionals with prescribed treatment and training programs.
• Ability to observe residents and identify and document changes or unusual events that could affect safety and well-being.
• Ability to motivate resident participation and foster engagement.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate activities and work assignments.
• Ability to develop and monitor self-care and behavioral-modification treatment plans, activities, and programs.
• Ability to evaluate client services for compliance with program objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain and update resident records and charts.
• Ability to train people individually and in groups.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and instructional materials.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Computer skills for completing documentation using programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Obtain agency-approved crisis prevention and intervention program certification at the Advanced level, unless a reasonable accommodation supported by annual medical certification is requested.
• Submit to pre-employment tuberculosis screening and ongoing annual screening as prescribed by DDDP.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and resident information protected by HIPAA and other applicable laws.
• Ability to perform duties requiring lifting, pulling, and squatting.
• May be required to perform essential services before, during, and after emergencies and work beyond the normal schedule to maintain minimum facility coverage.
• Complete Level 2 employment background screening, including fingerprint-based state and federal criminal records checks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and conduct trial competency or other training using approved materials and curriculum, including classroom management and related activities.
• Serve as a role model to reinforce behavioral and social skills that support residents’ success in community or residential environments.
• Implement the Trial Competency Training Curriculum and document and communicate relevant facts, problems, and resident needs.
• Complete required records and documentation, including class attendance, monthly progress notes, support plans, trial competency information and activity records, and time and leave documentation.
• Assist with resident supervision in other areas as needed and assigned.
• Provide training, instruction, and therapeutic interventions to residents as assigned or required.
• Complete required training, including annual training, MANDT certification, and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Maintain accurate timesheets and submit them on time in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Attend treatment team meetings and provide updates on resident progress in trial competency training.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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 with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• Paid maternity and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED