Requisition No: 801211

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: GROUP HOME MONITOR - 67055975

Position Number: 67055975

Salary: $34,445.91 - $36,245.16 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2023

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Human Services Program Analyst - Career Service

WORKING TITLE: Group Home Monitor

POSITION’S LOCATION: Northeast – Daytona Beach, Fl

POSITION NUMBER: 67055975

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

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

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities 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 supports 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. www.apdcares.org

SALARY RANGE

$ 34,445.91- $36,245.16 Annually $1,324.84 - $1,394.04 Bi-weekly

POSITION DETAILS

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located in APD’s Northeast Region In Daytona Beach, FL.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service. This includes, but is not limited to, always acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers, and public we serve at all times.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

This is a responsible professional position which involves monitoring the Agency for Persons with Disabilities group homes monthly. An employee in this position is responsible for performing the following:

Conducting monthly monitoring visits to assigned group homes, or more frequently, as directed, using the agency approved monitoring tool. Participates in Operation Spot Check visits as requested. Identifies deficiencies and prepares Notices of Non-Compliance and/or administrative complaints.

Provides follow up by assessing corrective action for completion, and reporting lack of compliance to supervisor. Translates finding into the appropriate administrative disciplinary level.

Provides follow up on Abuse Reports, Incident Reports, and any other reports as assigned.

Provides technical assistance to each provider as required. Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings, monthly meetings with Supervisor, Monitors, Medical Case Management Staff, Residential Planning Coordinators, and Area Behavior Analysts.

Performs other assigned duties as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to: Ability to travel for work purposes, ability to learn ABC, iBudget, FMMIS and other Agency implemented software, ability to learn the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Coverage & Limitations (iBudget) Handbook, & Florida Administrative Code 65G-5.
• Demonstrate Skills in: coordinating and providing training for others
• Knowledge of: Must have knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Power Point Share Point) and other required computer software applications. Knowledge of monitoring and quality assurance

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have valid Driver License or other efficient means of transportation to travel for work purposes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year, to qualify for this position.

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 these will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

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).

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 1-877-562-7287.

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.

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

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.