HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUP-SES Forensic - 67072576 PATHWAYS, MARIANNA, FL

Requisition No: 827418 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUP-SES Forensic - 67072576 PATHWAYS, MARIANNA, FL

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 67072576 

Salary:  $1,504.00- $ $1,751.87 BIWEEKLY 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024 

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Working hours: Daily from 2:00pm to 10:30pm Central Standard Time      

Salary:$1,504.00- $ $1,751.87 BIWEEKLY 

Position is overlap

Working hours: Daily from 2:00pm to 10:30pm Central      

Join the Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP) Pathways Team.

We are dedicated to empowering persons with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to acquire the skills needed to become competent to stand trial, and to acquire the skills and supports that will prepare them for success in their future environments.

Duties of a Human Services Senior Supervisor include:

The incumbent assigned to this position is a point of contact and responsible for managing and directing all operational aspects of the individual ward and or facility during the entire respective shift.   Individuals assigned to this position are responsible and accountable for the health, safety, security and well-being of residents and staff assigned under their respective supervision and /or facility/ward as directed by the Residential Services Director FC SES or Human Services Administrator FC SES.  Manages and supervises the daily ward operation and direct care staff engaged in the custody and care of vulnerable persons who are intellectually challenged.

Assumes full administrative responsibility for the facility on an assigned shift and ensures emergency, safety, hygiene, and other conditions are sufficient to maintain quality client services and care.

Functions as a role model for residents to reinforce the behavioral and social skills required to be successful in integrating into community and/or residential environments.

Evaluates behaviors of individual residents and provides feedback to the treatment teams and subordinate staff to ensure that behavioral programs are implemented and documented in a consistent manner.  Trains and assists direct care staff in interpreting and/or clarifying the behavioral program.

Provides consultation and feedback to the treatment teams with respect to recommendations and/or modifications to the behavioral program based on interaction, observation and/or communication with the resident.

Functions at the team leader in the absence of the Residential Services Director FC SES or Human Services Administrator FC SES and assumes a leadership role in mentoring new employees.  Assists the Residential Services Director FC SES or Human Services Administrator FC SES in the deployment of new policies and procedures and/or protocols and behavioral program updates.

Directs the implementation and deployment of behavioral programs designed for each resident in an appropriate, fair and impartial manner.  This includes but is not limited to ensuring that all policies are followed, managing and communicating on-going program changes, and collecting and recording all required data in a timely and accurate manner.

Ensures that all activities associated with the resident are documented in chronological order in accordance with agency protocol with all relevant facts which includes who, what, when, where and why.  Ensures all associated documents are timely and accurately filed in the resident charts.

Initiates appropriate management action to address and notify behavioral teams of any issues associated with the resident that are unusual and/or may require follow up and further investigation.

Ensures that all required administrative documents/forms are completed and forwarded to the appropriate management personnel in a timely and accurate manner.

Works in partnership and coordinates as appropriate with medical, security, rehabilitation, and support coordinator personnel to effectively and efficiently manage and direct the daily operation of the respective ward and/or facility.

Works in partnership with the Human Resources Office to timely address and resolve all personnel related issues.

Makes rounds to observe services provided to residents and compliance with operating procedures.

Plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.

Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings.

Monitor, in-service, motivate and direct staff in areas of job performance. Complete employee’s performance evaluations and performance expectations within established timeframes as required.

Assist in the hiring process of staff, to include but not limited to, participating in the interview process, making recommendation(s) for hire. Recommends corrective and/or disciplinary actions as necessary.

Completes all required training. Monitor and tracks to ensure assigned staff complete required training.

Maintain timesheet, ensuring accuracy and submit timely in accordance with policy and procedure. Review and approve timesheets as required. Monitor all time and attendance to ensure all coverage levels are met, review and address areas of concern with staff and management as required.

Performs other related duties as required. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

·           Knowledge of the principles and techniques of behavior modification.

·           Knowledge of the principles and practices used in the treatment of clients.

·           Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

·           Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.

·           Ability to develop, coordinate and promote behavior modification programs for clients.

·           Ability to counsel relatives and visitors of clients.

·           Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

·           Ability to supervise people.

·           Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

·           Ability to communicate effectively.

·           Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

·           Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

            Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.       

Other job-related requirements for this position:

•           Certification in the agency approved crisis prevention and intervention program at the Advanced level is required unless the incumbent requests a reasonable accommodation supported by an annual medical certification.  Incumbent is required to submit to pre-employment TB screening and on an annual on-going basis as prescribed by DDDP.

•           Maintain confidentiality of employee and/or resident information.  This specific standard is mission critical as the Agency is entrusted with information about employees and residents which is protected by HIPAA and other federal and state laws.  The Agency’s ability to maintain and protect confidential information has a direct relationship on our ability to gain and sustain the public trust.

•           Based on the duties and essential functions of this position, incumbents will be required to spend a minimum of 75% of work time performing duties which involves direct contact with residents in a secure forensic facility.  This position requires lifting, pulling and squatting.

•           Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service.  This includes, but not limited to, acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers and public we serve at all times.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT(S)

A valid driver’s license.

An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing, education, or a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science and two years of experience involving the application of behavior modification principles; OR -A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing, education, or a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science; OR -Experience as described above that can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. 

At least one year of supervisor experience.

Compassion for vulnerable and developmentally disabled individuals.

Our campus and facility are tobacco-free.

 WORK SCHEDULE

This position is located at a 24-hour facility.  Team members must be agreeable to working a shift schedule; regular, evening, or night. Days Off: Varies.

Employees may be required to work additional days/hours based upon the needs of the facility and those we serve.  This includes, but is not limited to ensuring facility coverage, activities, holidays, and emergency situations.

DUE TO THE COVID -19 CRISIS, SHIFT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NEEDED TO CARE FOR THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE.  

Direct Deposit Program – As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

Recruiting Contact:      

Jodi NeSmith      

Recruitment Manager- Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program & Pathways  

Agency for Persons with Disabilities      

Telephone: (850) 663-7138      

Email: jodi.nesmith@apdcares.org     

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year

State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)

Flexible Spending Accounts

College tuition waivers and more!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://mybenefits.myflorida.com/

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.

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.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING, PURSUANT TO S. 110.1127(1), FLORIDA STATUTES.

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.