REHABILITATION THERAPIST - F/C - 67036076 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

POSITION

Rehabilitation Therapist F/C – Career Service

POSITION NUMBER

67036076

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

SALARY RANGE

$1,336.92 - $1,724.44 BIWEEKLY

CANDIDATE POOL

Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits. Nine paid holidays and one 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. For more information, please click

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program operates on the campus of Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee and at Sunland in Marianna under the auspices of the State of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). The Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP) is dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to: Acquire the skills and support that will prepare them for success in their future environments. Acquire the skills needed to become competent to stand trial.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a work planning, conducting, and participating in a rehabilitation therapy program. The employee(s) allocated to this class must spend a minimum of 75% of their time performing duties that involve contact with patients in a forensic facility. 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 and 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 training required.

WORK YOU WILL DO

DDDP is a forensic facility working with individuals with disabilities in a secure setting. These individuals have been adjudicated by the courts as incompetent to proceed to trial and have significant behavioral and psychiatric issues. DDDP provides rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to the individuals served which allows for a smooth transition back into a non‑secure residential or community setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles and practices of one of the allied health field disciplines or one of the rehabilitative sciences. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in: an allied health field, one of the behavioral or rehabilitative sciences, music therapy, music education, or music, physical education with coursework in adaptive physical education, vocational education, sociology, trades and arts education, industrial arts education, leisure studies with coursework in therapeutic recreation, horticulture therapy, or at least 4 years of related experience. A valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We are dedicated to empowering persons with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to acquire the skills needed to become competent to stand trial, and to acquire the skills and supports that will prepare them for success in their future environments.

RETIREE NOTICE

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with 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 will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution via Electronic Funds Transfer.

BACKGROUND CHECK

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies. This position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

E‑QUALITY AND INCLUSION

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

VEHICLES FOR DISABILITY CASES

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 by View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

DRUG‑FREE WORKPLACE

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Department of Financial Services