RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST - 67013675

State of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & vision

State retirement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The State of Florida, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, seeks a Residential Unit Specialist to provide direct support to residents in implementing individualized active treatment plans, ensuring safety and well-being.

You will work with the Interdisciplinary Team to carry out approved procedures and support residents in daily living activities, while upholding dignity and independence. The position offers a robust benefits package including health insurance, retirement and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Provide direct support to residents as prescribed by the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Uphold residents' safety and well-being in daily activities.
• Experience in caregiving or residential support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities as prescribed by IDT.
• Implement approved individualized active treatment plans.
• Collaborate with IDT to monitor progress and adjust care as needed.
• Maintain safety and well-being of residents at all times.

Job description

RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST - 67013675

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

The 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.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

Working for the State of Florida

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
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Salary Range

$34,760.00 - $38,236.00 Annually $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The primary function of this position is to provide direct support and services to residents in the implementation of their individualized active treatment plans as prescribed by their Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) while maintaining their overall safety and well-being.

Implements approved