BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST-F/C - 67072357 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

Florida; Chattahoochee (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida is seeking a Behavioral Program Specialist-F/C in Chattahoochee to plan and deliver recreational, enrichment, and therapeutic activities for residents with developmental disabilities in the competency restoration process.

The role requires coordinating with the treatment team, maintaining safety, and delivering person-centered programming aligned with individual goals.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate recreational, enrichment, and therapeutic programming for residents with developmental disabilities involved in the competency restoration process.
• Develop and implement structured individual and group activities that promote socialization, independent living skills, community integration, positive behavior, and overall wellness.
• Observe and document resident participation and progress and collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job description

BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST-F/C - 67072357 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

Date: Oct 13, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:879627

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST-F/C - 67072357 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

POSITION NUMBER: 67072357

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

SALARY RANGE: $1,260.00 - $1,492.26 BIWEEKLY

This position is not a Telework position and requires reporting to DDDP in Chattahoochee.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

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

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidaysand onePersonal 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 ).

APD’s Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP) Overview

The Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP) operates on the campus of Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee under the auspices of The State of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). The Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP is dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to:

• Acquire the skills and support that will prepare them for success in their future environments.
• Acquire the skills needed to become competent to stand trial.

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

Our campus and facilities are tobacco-free.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and facilitate recreational, enrichment, and therapeutic programming for residents with developmental disabilities involved in the competency restoration process. The incumbent develops and implements structured individual and group activities that promote socialization, independent living skills, community integration, positive behavior, and overall wellness. Responsibilities include observing and documenting resident participation and progress, collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team, maintaining recreational equipment and activity areas, ensuring a safe therapeutic environment, and serving as a positive role model while delivering engaging, person-centered programming consistent with individual treatment goals.

Demonstrates, assists, and participates during leisure and recreational activities to ensure residents are engaged in structured and planned activities to reinforce training curriculum, minimize behaviors, and increase resident satisfaction. Works in partnership with the direct care staff to ensure that respective leisure and educational opportunities are timely and effectively deployed. Escorts residents as appropriate to ensure that their security, safety, and well-being are not compromised.

Implements and deploys Behavioral Programs designed for residents in an appropriate, fair, and impartial manner. This includes but is not limited to adhering to all policies/protocols, maintaining ongoing updates of all program changes, and collecting and recording required data in a timely and accurate manner.

Ensures that all activities associated with residents are documented in chronological order in accordance with agency protocol, with all relevant facts which includes, who, what, when, where and why. Immediately notifies supervisor of any issues associated with residents which are unusual and/or may require additional follow up and investigation. Files associated documents in the appropriate resident chart.

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.

Attends all staff meetings and/or professional development courses. Maintains all required training.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent
• At least two (2) years of professional experience providing educational, recreational, rehabilitative, therapeutic, court education, trial competency, or related services in a group or individual setting. College education or technical training may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours equals one year of experience).
• A valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, skills and abilities for the position

• Knowledge of appropriate practices and protocols used in the treatment of developmentally disabled persons.
• Knowledge of classroom management skills and techniques
• Knowledge of recreational therapy principles, leisure education, and enrichment programming.
• Knowledge of person-centered approaches to recreation and skill development.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities, mental illness, and the unique needs of individuals with cognitive impairments.
• Knowledge of group facilitation techniques and therapeutic activity planning. } }