GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 67013410

Requisition No: 879959 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 67013410

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67013410 

Salary: $1,730.40- $1,903.44 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Government Operations Consultant I

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: 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

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.

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!

SALARY RANGE

$44,990.40- $49,489.44 Annually $1,730.40- $1,903.44 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position serves as the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional and is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans for their assigned caseload of residents. 

Ensures completion of residents’ evaluations and assessments by the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include medical practitioner, nurse, dentist, psychiatrist, behavioral specialist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dietitian, audiologist, pharmacist, social service provider, and skill acquisition program managers as outlined in state regulations for state-licensed Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Meets with guardians and guardian advocates upon request and encourages their participation with the residents and in developing their treatment plans.

Schedules and chairs annual ISP meetings. Develops quality ISP documents and distributes them within the specified deadlines. Completes formal monthly data reviews, progress notes, and reports and chairs team meetings. Addends ISPs as residents’ needs and supports change. Investigates, assesses, analyzes, and make recommendations to resolve issues and problems related to residents’ services and supports.

Supervises the implementation of all services and supports outlined in the ISPs through daily on-site monitoring, record reviews, and staff interviews. Ensures the residents receive adequate medical, rehabilitative, and programmatic services based on their needs by working “hands-on” directly with the residents and staff, providing role-modeling, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing training. Promotes competency in program implementation and behavior management.

Ensures residents' safety through the review of all incident reports. Initiates preliminary investigation and completes 5-Day Reports of Findings as directed by the Program Operations Administrator or designee. In the event of Level 3 injuries or as directed, holds a Special Interdisciplinary Team meeting within 24 hours from notification of the incident or the next business day. Coordinates follow-up actions with the interdisciplinary team and ensures completion of corrective action plans.

Consults with program managers and supervisory staff to resolve programmatic, administrative, and operational issues. Attends facility and center-wide meetings related to the management of the operations of the facility.

Provides daily consultation and assistance to the skill acquisition program managers and supervisory staff in the implementation of programs and services. Determines effectiveness and relevance of program plans.

Oversees proper admission and discharge of residents to and from the facility. Schedules and chairs Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings within 14 days of admission and ensures that specific active treatment is ongoing during the assessment period.

Maintains compliance with State, Federal, and Medicaid regulations. Provides training, leadership, and monitoring to ensure all Agency for Health Care Administration regulations are followed. Develops and implements plans of correction for any deficiencies identified. Provides follow-up to ensure corrections to deficiencies are completed. Schedules in-service training for direct care staff to ensure effective delivery of residents’ active treatment plans and provisions for the safety, health, and welfare of the residents. 

Monitors home activities, day programs, and therapy sites and attend center-wide activities to ensure residents are provided opportunities to participate in various preferred activities and have a good quality of life.

Performs other related duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology).
• Must have one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities.
• Must be able to assist with evacuation of residents during an emergency.
• Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head.
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances.
• Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
• Must be able to remain alert while on duty.
• Must be able to work 16-hour shifts as needed.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

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, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of :

• Knowledge of the Intellectually Disabled population.
• Knowledge of behavioral interventions .
• Knowledge of computer software programs; Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.

Ability to:

• Ability to implement behavioral interventions.
• Ability to implement reactive strategies in response to severe problem behaviors.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which require physical activity such as CPR.
• Ability to lift up to forty pounds.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to lead teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to assist in program development, expansion, and improvement.
• Ability to develop and provide in-service training.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

RETIREE NOTICE

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the 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. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

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.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.

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.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS 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.

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.