REHABILITATION THERAP SUPV - SES - 60004826 Date: Apr 15, 2024 Location: CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32324 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 827372 Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: REHABILITATION THERAP SUPV - SES - 60004826Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 60004826 Salary: $35,568.00 Annually Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.” FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve asRehabilitation Therapy Supervisor – SES. T his position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:
This is professional work supervising and directing employees within the Community Reintegration Program. The primary duty of the incumbent in this position is to spend the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to effectively recommend actions such as: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, and reward or discipline direct reports. Evaluates employees against established standards and takes appropriate actions when necessary (i.e. recognition, reward, corrective action, etc.).
This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management.
Responsible for oversight of the design, implementation, evaluation and revisions of the Community Reintegration Program within Rehabilitation Services including Vocational Services and programing located at Florida State Hospital, a large state inpatient mental health treatment facility.
Supervises assigned staff delivering Rehabilitative Services and Vocational teaching to assigned program areas per departmental procedures and protocols.
Ensures that Community Reintegration program conform with specific standard and policies, including development and implementation of policies and procedures, compliance with Department of Labor standards, and compliance with Wage and Hour Pay standards.
Assists in the management of financial activities in regard to the Community Reintegration program including review of budget and monitoring wages for patients.
Participates in the assessment, screening and scheduling process for placement of residents into appropriate programs.
Conducts direct services/coverage where needed to ensure services are provided as needed. Conducts on-site program evaluations and makes recommendations for project committees and unit management.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of one of the allied health field disciplines or one of the rehabilitative sciences.
Ability to supervise people.
Ability to oversee educational, vocational or rehabilitation therapy programs.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to write evaluation and progress reports.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas to be considered for the position: Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Psychology, Counseling, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Education, Physical Education with course work Adaptive Physical Education, Vocational Education, Dance Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Leisure studies with course work in Therapeutic Recreation, or Horticulture Therapy.
Two years’ experience supervising others.
Preference will be given to applicants who have:
Experience working in the field of mental health or vocational rehabilitation.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Health insurance
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
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Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waiver for public college courses
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .
RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee