HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUPERVISOR- SES - 67015510

Date:  Apr 9, 2024
Location: 

GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609


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Requisition No: 816934 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUPERVISOR- SES - 67015510

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 67015510 

Salary:  $37,128.00 Annually/ $1,428.00 biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION:  - Human Services Senior Supervisor - SES

POSITION’S LOCATION: APD Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER:  This advertisement is for multiple vacancies and shifts

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 Annually      $1,428.00 Biweekly

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises and coordinates the duties and responsibilities of Residential Unit Specialists (RUS) on the assigned shift.  Manages staffing schedules and coordinates staffing for assigned shift(s) for primary home and “buddy home.” Performs all shift change procedures. Ensures all staff training are completed within designated timeframe.

Completes performance reviews for assigned staff and communicates critical performance concerns to management.  

Ensures all Residential Unit Specialists complies with infection control procedures, and safety protocols and procedures related to staff and resident safety to include timely medical care, compliance with incident reporting procedures, and develops and implements corrective actions plans to prevent reoccurrence of injuries.

Coordinate and monitor transportation of residents to Centerwide programs and off Center appointments in line with the residents’ daily activity schedules and preferences.

Complies with the Interdisciplinary Team’s development and implementation of corrective actions plans identified during the Agency for Health Care Administration Surveys. 

Oversees the protection and availability of residents’ personal possessions through scheduling and reviewing monthly audits to include reporting on the residents’ personal needs and preferences. 

Assists with RUS’ 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.

Ensures residential areas are cleaned and maintained within established procedures.  Prepares and submits reports per facility guidelines to follow up on corrective actions for deficiencies identified.

Attends and participates in residents’ Individual Support Plan Meetings and monthly IDT Meetings, Psychiatric Clinics, and other facility meetings as assigned to guarantee the well-being of residents.

Required lifting up to 40 pounds to ensure provision of physical and nutritional management. 

Maintains certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). 

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 work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
  • 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  willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
  • Must  have one (1) year of supervisory experience.
  • Must have two (2) years of direct care experience.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of:
    • The developmentally disabled population.
    •  the principles and practices used as behavioral interventions with residents.

 

  • Ability to:
    • lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to read, teach and implement residents’ support plans, formal and informal programs/interventions.
    • work as a team member.
    • supervise the work of others.
    • operate software programs including Word, Excel, and the Internet.
    • assess residents’ skills and needs.
    • 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. Ability to 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, to qualify for this position. 

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 these will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

 

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).

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.

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.


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