RESIDENT SERV SUPV-DEVELOP DISABIL - SES - 67064067

Requisition No: 840992 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: RESIDENT SERV SUPV-DEVELOP DISABIL - SES - 67064067

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 67064067 

Salary:  $1,687.14 - $1,855.85 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/08/2025 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Residential Services Supervisor – SES

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER:  67064067

DAYS OFF: Saturday/Sunday

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

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

$43,865.64 - $48,252.20 Annually      $1,687.14 - $1,855.85 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position serves as the home manager for residential homes at Tacachale and is responsible for directly supervising the duties and responsibilities of the the shift supervisors, skill acquisition program managers and custodial workers to ensure compliance with required State, Federal, and Medicaid Standards. 

Instructs subordinates in the areas of timekeeping, staff schedules, personnel issues, protocols and procedures, work performance and effective delivery of resident direct services.  Develops reports as required.  Interacts with staff daily to create and maintain a sense of teamwork. Holds routine staff meetings.  Assists staff with residents’ active treatment to include but not limited to bathing, dining, physical and nutritional management and general daily routine. 

Coordinates and participates in special activities, community outings and events that take place during and after regular business hours.  Participates in transportation of residents to and from off home programs and activities within the facility.  Monitors staff’s implementation of resident programs, service delivery and related data entry.  Ensures staff stay current with information regarding the residents.

Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and attends various meetings, including annual Individual Support Plan meetings, quarterly IDT review meetings, and other meetings that are required.  Consults with team members concerning the well-being of the residents that are served by off-home providers.  Participates in and works as a team member with professional and paraprofessionals in resolving employee and resident related issues.  Ensures staff are complying with active treatment plans as prescribed by the IDT.  Provides follow-up training to  direct care staff on the implementation of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and medical treatment plans.  Monitors proper use of residents’ prescribed adaptive equipment.

Performs recruiting activites to hire staff, including but not limited to handling hiring packets, interviewing prospective candidates, staff, obtaining work references and completing paperwork for the selected applicants.  Provides facility orientation to new hires.

Completes personnel actions to include but not limited to the review and approval of timesheets, manual tracking and submission of shift differential work hours report and the development and presentation of disciplinary actions.  Completes periodic performance reviews and completes annual performance evaluations.  Provides feedback and coaching to promote quality performance and staff retention.

Manages home staffing ratios and schedules for three shifts, leave requests and overtime.  Remains available to provide managerial supports for 24-hour operations of assigned home(s) to resolve staffing crises and other emergencies.   Works as after-hours monitor in their unit’s rotation schedule to provide on-site management during weekends and holidays. Takes necessary action, during and after regular business hours, to correct any problems or issues which occur on the three shifts.

Assists and monitors staff regarding follow through of safety practices related to residents and employees.  Oversees shift change requirements to include maintaining accountability of the residents.  Works closely with the treatment team leader on incident management to include investigations and corrective action plan implementation. Monitors all physical plant areas and initiates any corrective action necessary.  Ensures the beautification of the home(s) promoting a home-like environment.

Provides training and oversight to direct care staff on infection control policies and procedures  to include respiratory precautions and isolation protocols with a focus on sanitizing the environment and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.

Ensures compliance with all required trainings as prescribed by the agency, department and facility, including but not limited to Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Direct Care In-Service, and mandatory curricula listed in the Learning Management System.  Ensures  compliance with staff’s annual health screenings.  Provides training to direct care staff on information technology and software use as it relates to the completion of mandatory on-line training and access to operating procedures, management directives and emergency operations.

Performs other related duties as required.

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 able to work additional days/hours based upon the needs of the home and center.  This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring home coverage, activities and emergency situations
• Must be able to maintain Advanced Prevention and Safety Strategies [PASS] Certification.

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience supervising a team of staff.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside traditional work hours for on call duties that rotate weekend days and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to assist with evacuation of residents during an emergency.
• Must be able to work with or around cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which require physical activity such as CPR and PASS.
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances.
• Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
• Must be able to remain alert while on duty.
• Must be able to work 16 hour shifts as needed.

This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.

This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the developmentally disabled population.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices used as behavioral interventions with residents.
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the management of assigned personnel and demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, develop, train and direct people.
• Knowledge of management of personnel resources.
• Knowledge of staffing patterns and scheduling.

Ability to:

• Ability to read, teach and implement residents’ support plans, formal and informal programs/interventions.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to assess residents’ skills and needs.
• Ability to implement and monitor individual behavioral support plans.
• Ability to keep records of residents’ progress.  
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including the ability to resolve workplace conflicts respectfully and impartially.
• Ability to supervise staff and motivate employees to continuously improve.

Skills in:

• Demonstrates skill in the use of MS Office Suite software including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Demonstrates skill in managing/coordinating multiple, high-priority assignments.
• Demonstrates skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates skill in applying the principles and best practices of supervision and management.

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.