RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST-Forensic - 67072602 APD/ PATHWAYS MARIANNA, FL

State of Florida; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 34,632 - 42,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

State Group Insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a Residential Unit Specialist in Marianna to provide care and ensure the safety and well-being of residents in a secure forensic facility. Responsibilities include deploying behavioral programs, documenting activities, and maintaining safety protocols. The role demands excellent customer service and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Benefits include leave, insurance options, and retirement plans. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, pull, squat, and stand for extended periods.
• Direct contact with residents in a secure forensic facility.

Responsibilities

• Deploy behavioral programs for each resident.
• Document activities associated with residents per protocol.
• Ensure safety and sanitation in assigned wards.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Crisis Prevention and Intervention techniques

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST-Forensic - 67072602 APD/ PATHWAYS MARIANNA, FL

Date: Apr 28, 2026

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Requisition No: 874886

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: Residential Unit Specialist Forensic

Position Number: 67072602

Salary: $38,480.00 Annually Plus Shift Differential, $1,480.00 Bi-weekly Plus Shift Differential

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

• Implies 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.
• Maintains Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification and provides program 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.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds, pull, squat, and stand for extended periods of time.
• 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.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

• 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.

Location: MARIANNA, FL 32446-32448

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