HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR I - F/C - SES - 60005533

Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families in Gainesville, FL, seeks a Human Services Supervisor I (SES) to lead a nursing unit within NFETC. The role requires independent judgment, collaboration across sections, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

The position oversees staff, safety training (MANDT), and coordination of clinical activities and incident reviews. Apply to join a dedicated team serving vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care or behavioral sciences.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to participate as a team member in screening and admission of clients.
• Ability to conduct in-service training in self-help, personal hygiene and resident living.
• Ability to develop methods for reporting changes in clients' vital signs and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise staff on a treatment building on a given shift and prep performance appraisals.
• Maintain a safe environment by implementing behavior control techniques such as MANDT.
• Collaborate with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to reduce seclusion hours.
• Supervise meals, face counts, room searches, and pod checks.
• Perform Safety Coach duties and manage safety reports and risk.
• Audit charts, review incident notes, and RAM/ Rt. Preference Sheet.
• Assist with data collection and debriefings after incidents.
• Facilitate post-incident debriefings and ensure programming completion.
• Supervise residents in activities and coordinate clinic visits with nurses.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Healthcare knowledge

Behavioral sciences understanding

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Safety and incident reporting

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR I - F/C - SES - 60005533

Date: Oct 22, 2026

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

Requisition No:885869

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR I - F/C - SES - 60005533

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:60005533

Salary: $34,760.00 - $53,841.76 Annually

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) isthe state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The Centeris located innortheast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer,turkeyand other wildlife. NFETC employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

NORTH FLORIDA EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Human Services Supervisor I F/C SES within the Nursing Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

• Directly supervise staff on a treatment building on a given shift. Prepare periodic performance appraisals on staff as required.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by implementing and training specialized behavior control techniques such as MANDT.
• Work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to reduce the frequency of hours residents spend in seclusion.
• Supervise meals and face counts, report face counts, conduct room searches, ensure that room and pod checks are done.
• Work as Safety Coach on Building, performing Safety Coach reports, teaching MANDT techniques, acting as Building risk manager, following up on work orders and by maintaining a safe, secure, and sanitary environment.
• Audit charts for quality and content of event notes, RAM notes, and other BPS documentation. Write and Review incident reports written by BPS staff. Review Rt. Preference Sheet at least twice weekly.
• Assist with data collection and debriefings after incidents.
• Review relevant Policy & Procedure as outlined by Operations. Facilitate debriefing process post incident.
• Facilitate and ensure that modules and Intensive Programming are completed on a regular basis.
• Supervise residents in recreational or cultural activities on and off the treatment building. Coordinate clinic visits for residents and assist nurse when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care or behavioral sciences.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to participate as a team member in the screening and admission of clients.
• Ability to conduct in-service training in the areas of self-help, personal hygiene and resident living.
• Ability to develop methods for reporting changes in clients' vital signs and behavior.
• Ability to ensure that safety precautions are implemented and hazards are removed.
• Ability to identify and follow through on needed maintenance work.
• Ability to coordinate the custodial upkeep and cleanliness of a unit.
• 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.