Sr. Technician On Call

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Government seeks a Senior Technician to support residential care programs for abused, neglected, and emotionally challenged children in a supervised setting. The role focuses on safety, welfare, and collaboration with Community Service Workers and other staff to support each child’s development and functioning.

Responsibilities include supervising children, coordinating activities, documenting progress, and assisting in implementing treatment and case plans under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years of direct childcare experience.
• Associate degree (or 60 college credits) from an accredited institution.
• Note: additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintains continuous supervision of children at all times and notifies supervisors of any unusual issues or concerns.
• Assesses children’s needs and applies appropriate social learning techniques.
• Supervises and/or participates in planned activities for children.
• Develops and implements strategies to address behavioral challenges.
• Monitors children’s physical condition and reports medical needs to ensure proper care and documentation.
• Transports children to and from scheduled activities and appointments.
• Prepares required reports and ensures all documentation is accurate, timely, and complete.
• Coordinates with case management and clinical staff to implement treatment and case plans.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Assists in implementing educational and behavioral management goals and contributes to their development.

Skills

Supervision

Behavior management

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 60 college credits

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email applications

Job description

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions

This key position assists in the implementation of treatment and educational programs for abused, neglected, and emotionally or socially challenged children placed in residential care. The Senior Technician is responsible for the safety, supervision, and overall welfare of children in care and works closely with Community Service Workers, Senior Children’s Services Counselors, and other staff to support each child’s development and functioning. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Residential Services Supervisor and is evaluated through meetings, observations, and the achievement of desired outcomes.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Maintains continuous supervision of children at all times and notifies supervisors of any unusual issues or concerns
• Assesses children’s needs and applies appropriate social learning techniques
• Supervises and/or participates in planned activities for children
• Develops and implements strategies to address behavioral challenges
• Monitors children’s physical condition and reports medical needs to ensure proper care and documentation
• Transports children to and from scheduled activities and appointments
• Prepares required reports and ensures all documentation is accurate, timely, and complete
• Coordinates with case management and clinical staff to implement treatment and case plans
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service trainingAssists in implementing educational and behavioral management goals and contributes to their development
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in direct childcare

OR

• Associate degree (or at least 60 college credits) from an accredited institution

Note: Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License

Preferences

• Experience working in a residential care setting
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and email applications

Application Deadline

Open Date: 08/13/2026

Close Date: 08/28/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 410 - From $16.94 to $21.31

FLSA Status

Placement based on Education and Experience

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.