Residential Unit Specialist-forensic - 67071893 Apd/ Dddp Chattahoochee, Fl

Florida Department of Corrections

Chattahoochee, FL, US
Base: $34,944.00 annually; bonus/equity: shift dif...
On-site
Behavioral program implementation
Resident safety and security
Documentation and record keeping
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

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.
  • The Agency offers a highly competitive total compensation package including annual and sick leave, paid holidays, state group insurance options, retirement plans, tuition waivers, and paid maternity and parental leave.
  • APD’s Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP) is a forensic facility providing rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to individuals adjudicated incompetent to proceed to trial with significant behavioral and psychiatric issues.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: $34,944.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Shift differential $1.00 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral program implementation
  • Resident safety and security
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention
  • Direct resident contact in secure facility
  • Team collaboration and communication

Nice-to-have

  • Compassion for developmentally disabled individuals
  • Good judgment and intuition
  • Self-motivation and humility
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to work under supervision

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Certification in 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

Work Rights

Must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

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