REHABILITATION THERAPIST - 67013116

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•$39,367 - $43,303•Onsite

About The Position

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES POSITION: REHABILITATION THERAPIST POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL POSITION NUMBER: This 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!

Requirements

A valid Florida Driver’s License.
If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days.
Corrective Lenses Restricted license is acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
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.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in a health field, behavioral or rehabilitative sciences, music, therapy/education, physical education, or therapeutic recreation. Allied health field, Criminology, Human Science Degree, Health Science. OR
Four (4) years’ experience providing care and treatment for people with developmental disabilities.
This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.
This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.
Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of self-care program activities
Knowledge of: Principles and practices used as behavioral interventions with residents
Knowledge of: the developmentally disabled population
Ability to: Lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to: Use computer programs to include Word, Excel, and the internet.
Ability to: Make behavioral assessments.
Ability to: Plan, organize, and coordinate activities.
Ability to: Develop and monitor self-care, behavioral interventions, prescriptive treatment plans, activities, and programs.
Ability to: Teach and apply behavior intervention principles.
Ability to: Evaluate client services for compliance with program objectives.
Ability to: Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill in: The use of MS Office Suite software including Word, Outlook and Excel.
Skill in: Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Promotes residents’ skill acquisition by developing, conducting, supervising, and participating in the overall active treatment plan of the residents assigned to the facility through a variety of therapy programs.
Develops, conducts, supervises, and participates in social and recreational activities, leisure activities, basic academic development activities, human growth and development, motor activities, prevocational and work-related activities, self-care and daily living skills training. Trains, in-services, and monitors staff in the delivery of resident‑directed services and in preparation of related written programs and reports. Maintains compliance with state, federal and Medicaid regulations and facility protocols and procedures for implementation and oversight of residents’ daily active treatment.
Evaluates through direct observation, direct interactions, assessments, and record review to develop recommendations regarding residents’ programmatic needs. Prepares reports for residents’ Individual Support Plans (ISP) and monthly progress notes related to the residents’ ISP goals and objectives. Prepares other reports as assigned. Develops tracking systems and complies with facility deadlines. Participates in the ISP meetings, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and other meetings as they relate to assigned resident caseload. Monitors each residents’ progress, evaluates if individual resident programs are effective, and takes necessary action to promote progress and maintenance of skill acquisition.
Coordinates, plans, and attends/participates in special activities for residents. Is flexible with scheduling in regard to attending activities outside of regular work schedule, to include days off. Maintains open communication with home managers to include but not limited to posting activity calendars and activity flyers. Ensures that the required resources for these events are in place by requesting and managing the necessary funds and providing and/or assisting with transportation of the individuals to and from programs and activities. Develops monthly special activity calendars and daily activity schedules.
Purchases, develops, repairs (or submits repair requests), and maintains materials such as leisure/ recreational equipment and instructional materials for residents as assigned.
Attends mandatory training and maintains certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Direct Care In-Service. Completes annual health screening.
Performs other work-related duties as required.