REHABILITATION THERAPIST-F/C - 67015732 PATHWAYS MARIANNA, FL

Position Overview Rehabilitation Therapist Forensic – Career Service at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) supports the Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP). The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating forensic rehabilitation therapy programs for individuals with developmental disabilities charged with felony crimes. Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application. The agency seeks team members who demonstrate humility, hunger, and smart qualities and lead others to embody the same. This position will serve staff and management across the Agency, impacting workplace culture, community, and the population served. Responsibilities Interviews, counsels, and evaluates patients to determine individual therapeutic activity needs. Consults with other professionals and team members concerning recommended programs. Creates lesson plans, monitors/adjusts resident schedules, tracks attendance, documents behaviors, incidents, and other documentation related to the program. Provides people served all aspects of the rehabilitation therapy programs and recreational activities. Prepares reports on patients' progress towards objectives and their reactions to various activities. Evaluates rehabilitation therapy programs and makes recommendations for adjustment and revisions. Escorts residents as appropriate to ensure that their security, safety, and well-being are not compromised. Functions as a role model for residents to reinforce the behavioral and social skills required to be successful in integrating into community and/or residential environments. Performs related work as required. Completes all the training required. Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an allied health field, behavioral or rehabilitative sciences, music therapy, music education, music, physical education with adaptive coursework, vocational education, sociology, trades and arts education, industrial arts education, or leisure studies with therapeutic recreation or horticulture therapy coursework. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of the principles and practices of a allied health field discipline or rehabilitative science. Knowledge of interviewing techniques. Ability to interview clients to identify needs. Ability to plan and conduct rehabilitation therapy programs. Ability to prepare reports and complete other forms of documentation. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to write evaluation and progress reports. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to maintain the required Prevention and Safety Strategies certification. Benefits Annual and Sick Leave benefits. Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year. State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions. Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Location: MARIANNA, FL 32446 #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Department of Financial Services