The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Residential Unit Specialist for their Pathways facility in Marianna, FL. This position involves providing care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a secure environment, ensuring their safety, well-being, and participation in rehabilitation activities
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the custody, personal care, safety, security, and well-being of residents ordered by the Court to the custody of DDDP/Pathways.
Working for the State of Florida offers a highly competitive set of employee benefits including annual and sick leave, paid holidays, state group insurance options, retirement plans, tuition waivers, and paid maternity and parental leave.
Pathways is a 34-bed all male forensic facility providing rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to individuals with developmental disabilities who have significant behavioral and psychiatric issues.
Matching Summary
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The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Residential Unit Specialist for their Pathways facility in Marianna, FL. This position involves providing care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a secure environment, ensuring their safety, well-being, and participation in rehabilitation activities.
Salary
Base: $34,944.00 Annually; Bonus/Equity: Shift Differential $1,344.00 Bi-weekly plus $1.00/hour; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Behavioral program implementation
Resident safety and security
Documentation and record keeping
Crisis Prevention and Intervention techniques
Direct contact with forensic residents
Team collaboration with supervisors
Nice-to-have
Compassion for vulnerable individuals
Good judgment and intuition
Effective communication skills
Self-motivation and humility
Customer service skills
Key Requirements
Valid driver’s license
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Certification in Agency’s Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program
Pre-employment and annual TB screening
Annual CPR Certification
Ability to lift 40 pounds and stand for extended periods
Level 2 background screening including fingerprinting
Work Rights
Must be U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.