HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUPERVISOR- SES - 67013800

Requisition No: 828360 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUPERVISOR- SES - 67013800

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 67013800 

Salary:  $1,428.00 - $1,570.80 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2024 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUPERVISOR - SES

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER:  This is for multiple vacancies.

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This posting may close prior to closing date.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package         
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

SALARY RANGE

$37,128.00 – $40,840.00/annually                 $1,428.00 - $1,570.80/bi-weekly

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises and coordinates the duties and responsibilities of direct care staff on the assigned shift. 

Communicates with and instructs direct care staff on performance expectations and duties and responsibilities through routine meetings, in-service training, following protocols and procedures, personnel actions, work requirements and effective delivery of resident directed services.

Ensures direct care staff follow infection control procedures.

Manages staffing schedules and coordinates staffing for on-coming and out going shifts for primary home and “buddy home.”

Performs all shift change procedures including, but not limited to ensuring mandatory, adequate staffing and addressing residents’ needs. 

Tracks and provides feedback to supervisors and management staff related to employee performance. 

Ensures accurate timekeeping, including reviewing timesheets for accuracy and timely approval in People First. 

Completes and submits monitoring reports, logs and data recording per policy and procedures and as directed.

Ensures direct care staff follow safety protocols and procedures related to employee and resident safety. Ensures the safety of the residents to include acquiring timely medical care and completion of the incident reporting procedures. 

In conjuction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), gathers information to assist in determining the cause of incidents. 

Assists with the development and implementation of corrective action plans. 

Ensures timely reporting of staff injuries; develops and implements corrective actions plans to prevent reoccurence of those injuries.

Ensures that all active treatment and skill acquisition programs, formal and in-formal, as prescribed by the IDT are implemented correctly and in a timely manner in compliance with state, federal and Medicaid regulations through hands-on training, modeling and oversight.

Through direct observation and oversight, ensures direct care staff provide transportation of residents to the off-home programs on center in line with the residents’ daily activity schedules and preferences.

Monitors the implementation of formal and informal programs and procedures for correct implementation and data collection. 

Completes and maintains all required monitoring documentation in a correct and timely manner in accordance with assigned deadlines.

Ensures direct care staff stay current with information regarding the residents.

Assists the IDT team with the development and implementation of corrective actions plans to address deficient areas cited during the Agency for Health Care Administration Surveys. 

Oversees the protection and availability of residents’ personal possessions through scheduling and reviewing monthly audits.  

Actively participates in monthly IDT meetings to include reporting on the residents’ personal needs and preferences. 

Coordinates with team members, community outings for residents to promote their involvement in shopping and selecting their personal purchases.

Assists with direct care duties including but not limited to direct accountability of an assigned group of residents, assists residents with self-care/daily living routines and leisure activities, accompanies residents to medical appointments, worksites, alternative leisure programs and therapies, as needed.

Implements behavioral supports as outlined in residents’ Behavior Support Plans and informal procedures. Interacts with direct care staff daily to create and maintain a sense of teamwork.Takes necessary action to correct any problems.

Conducts inspections and monitors all areas of the physical plant, ensures proper maintenance and cleanliness of the living areas and ensures the completion and follow up of corrective actions for deficiencies identified. 

Prepares and submits reports per facility guidelines

Attends and participates in residents’ Individual Support Plan Meetings and monthly IDT Meetings, Psychiatric Clinics, and other facility meetings as assigned.

Confers with the treatment team leader and home manager and/or other IDT members concerning the well-being of the residents.

Works closely with off home providers specifically Behavioral Specialist, Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Adaptive Devices to ensure that appropriate and necessary care and supports are available to the residents.

Coordinates and tracks direct reports’ attendance at mandatory trainings and/or certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies (PASS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Direct Care In-service. 

Coordinates and tracks direct reports’ completion of their annual health screening.

Maintains annual training for and actual use of PASS to address residents who display aggression, self-injury, or property destruction and require interventions using a combination of verbal and physical techniques to address problem behaviors. 

Lifts up to forty pounds.  Lifting is required to ensure provision of physical and nutritional management. 

Maintains certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.  Attends annual Direct Care In-service. 

Other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days.
  • Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
• Must maintain certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Direct Care In-Service. 
• One (1) year supervisory experience.
• Two (2) years direct care experience.
• Must be willing and able to provide “hands-on” assistance to residents with activities of daily living to include: personal hygiene and grooming, such as bathing, toileting, and dressing.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs with or without accommodations. 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The developmentally disabled population.
• Principles and practices used as behavioral interventions with residents.

Ability to:

• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Work as a team member.
• Supervise the work of others.
• Operate software programs to include, Word, Excel, and the Internet.
• Prepare, implement, and monitor individual behavioral support plans.
• Keep records on residents’ progress. 
• Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

All applicants should complete the online application process.  If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

RETIREE NOTICE

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.  Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.  ALL EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE SUSPICION DRUG TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 112.0455, F.S., DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.