Forensic Residential Care Specialist – Behavioral Programs

Florida Department of Financial Services; Chattahoochee (FL); On-site; Full time

Job description

RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST-Forensic – 67072339 / APD/DDDP Chattahoochee, FL

Date: Apr 28, 2026

Requisition No: 874884

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Position Number: 67072339

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the custody, personal care, safety, security, and well‑being of residents ordered by the Court to the custody of DDDP/Pathways.

The Work You Will Do

• Implements and deploys behavioral programs designed for each resident in an appropriate, fair, and impartial manner.
• Ensures that all activities associated with the residents are documented and filed in the appropriate residence chart in accordance with Agency protocol. Immediately notify the supervisor of any issues associated with the resident(s).
• Performs 1:1 Specials in accordance with Agency protocols, ensures that appropriate and required documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner, and works with individual resident(s) as assigned or required.
• Confers with unit supervisors concerning behavioral problems of resident(s) and assists in planning corrective measures.
• Cooperates with the supervisors of wards or units, ensuring that the developmentally disabled are being adequately cared for and are receiving prescribed care and training.
• Makes daily rounds of the assigned wards or units for safety and sanitation issues and reports findings in accordance with Agency policy or procedure.
• Maintain Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification and provide programming techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds, pull, squat, and stand for extended periods of time.
• High school diploma or its equivalent is preferred.
• Must be able to perform duties that involve direct contact with residents in a secure forensic facility.

Additional Requirements for This Position

• Certification in the Agency’s Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program. Advance training may be required.
• A pre‑employment and annual TB screening.
• Annual CPR Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Appropriate business practices and protocols used in the treatment of developmentally disabled persons.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist professionals in implementing prescribed treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Observe residents and identify and document changes and/or unusual events which could result in safety and well‑being issues.
• Maintain and update resident records and charts.
• Work in a team environment and establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff.
• Effectively and timely communicate and interact with residents and staff.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Maintain the required certification in the Agency Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program and/or advanced training, as necessary.
• Apply Crisis Prevention and Intervention techniques.
• Ensure that developmentally disabled residents are being adequately cared for and receiving prescribed treatment.
• Identify and give attention to understaffed wards or units and emergency situations.

Demonstrate Skill In

• Proving excellent customer service to include compassion for vulnerable and developmentally disabled individuals.

Veterans’ Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

EEO Statement

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.

Benefits

• 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 visit www.myfrs.com.

Salary Range

$38,480.00 annual, $1,480.00 biweekly, plus $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.