About the role

  • Residential Unit Specialist providing care and support for residents with developmental disabilities at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Implementing treatment plans and promoting safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

  • 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 and scheduled active treatment and skill acquisition programs for residents daily and consistently.
  • Utilizes approved policies and procedures, protocols and training modules to ensure residents’ safety and privacy.
  • Provides supervision and training for residents across all settings.
  • Maintains reports and suggests improvements as appropriate.
  • Transport and/or escorts residents, to ensure their safety and well-being.
  • Communicates with staff during shift change regarding significant resident related information.

Requirements

  • A valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
  • Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
  • Must maintain certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Direct Care In-Service.
  • Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
  • Must be willing and able to provide "hands-on" assistance to residents with activities of daily living to include: personal hygiene and grooming, such as bathing, toileting, and dressing.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
  • Training opportunities

Job title

Residential Unit Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$34,660 - $38,190 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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