HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUPERVISOR - SES - 67012512
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HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUPERVISOR - SES - 67012512Date: Nov 20, 2024The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .Requisition No: 841752Agency: Agency for Persons with DisabilitiesWorking Title: HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUPERVISOR - SES - 67012512Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 67012512Salary: $1,470.84 - $1,617.92 BiweeklyPosting Closing Date: 02/20/2025Total Compensation Estimator Tool ( FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESPOSITION: HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUPERVISOR - SESPOSITION'S LOCATION: Tacachale - Gainesville, FLPOSITION NUMBER: Is this for multiple vacancies.OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITYCANDIDATE 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 Floridais 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 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.orgJoin 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$38,241.84-$42,066.02/annually $1,470.84-$1,617.92/bi-weeklyThe hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis position spends the majority of its time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluation employees, and planning and directing employees' work.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. Assists with the development and implementation of corrective action plans.Ensures 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.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 and coordinates community outings for residents to promote their involvement in shopping and selecting their personal purchases.Assists with direct care duties as needed to include trasporation and escort of residents. Implements behavioral supports and interacts with direct care staff daily. Takes necessary action to correct any problems.Conducts inspections and monitors all areas of the physical plant, ensures proper maintenance and cleanliness, ensures the completion and follow up of corrective actions for deficiencies identified. Completes and submits monitoring reports, logs and data recording per policy and procedures per facility guidelines and as directed.Attends and participates in residents' Individual Support Plan Meetings and monthly IDT Meetings, Psychiatric Clinics, and other facility meetings as assigned. 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, and annual helath screening.Maintains annual training for and actual use of PASS to address residents who display problem behaviors. Maintains certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Attends annual Direct Care In-service.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.This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of:+ the developmentally disabled population.+ the principles and practices used as behavioral interventions with residents.+ policies and practices involved in the management of assigned personnel and demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, develop, train and direct people.+ management of personnel resources.+ staffing patterns and scheduling.Ability to:+ lift up to 40 pounds.+ understand and apply the methods and practices used in medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare or in working with developmentally disabled persons.+ read.+ pay attention to details.+ follow verbal and written instructions.+ carry out instructions for implementing prescribed treatment plans including behavior modification activities.+ instruct others in basic self-care skills.+ instruct others in recreational activities.+ provide instruction and personal guidance and care to residents.+ communicate effectively verbally and in writing.+ establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPROFILE COMPLETIONApplicants 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-###-####.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 NOTICEIf 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 PROGRAMAs 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 REQUIREMENTIt 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 REQUIREMENTSYou 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 WORKPLACETHE 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-###-####). 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.Location:GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609Nearest Major Market:Gainesville