RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST - 67013328

Requisition No: 844732 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST - 67013328

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67013328 

Salary:  $1,298.46 - $1,428.31 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2025 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Residential Unit Specialist - Career Service

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: This advertisement is for multiple vacancies.

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

 

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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
• Career advancement opportunities
• 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

 

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!

 

SALARY RANGE

$33,760.00 - $37,136.00 Annually      $1,298.46 - $1,428.31 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 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.  Provides care for residents during overnight stays in hospital (until admitted), as directed.

Follows approved individualized behavior support plans utilizing approved intervention strategies.  Follows occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy programs and profiles as