Residential Unit Specialist - 67052802

Position: RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST - 67052802
Requisition no: 879455

Agency: agency for persons with disabilities

Working title:

residential unit specialist
- Pay plan: career service

Position number:

Salary: $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 biweekly

Posting closing date: 08/31/2026

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Agency for persons with disabilities

Position: residential unit specialist - career service

Position's location: tacachale - gainesville, fl

Position number: this advertisement is for 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.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

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

$34,760.00 - $38,236.00 annually $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

Specific duties and responsibilities

The primary function of this position is to provide direct support and services to residents in the implementation of their individualized active treatment plans as prescribed by their interdisciplinary team (idt) while maintaining their overall safety and well-being.

Implements approved and scheduled active treatment and skill acquisition programs for residents daily and consistently. Utilizes approved policies and procedures, protocols and training modules to ensure residents' safety and privacy. Provides supervision and training for residents across all settings. Maintains reports and suggests improvements as appropriate.

Transport and/or escorts residents, to ensure their safety and well-being. Provides care for residents during overnight stays in hospital (until admitted), as directed.

Follows approved individualized behavior support plans utilizing approved intervention strategies. Follows occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy programs and profiles as prescribed.

Implements appropriate recreation and leisure activities for residents.

Communicates with staff during shift change regarding significant resident related information. Accurately documents resident information, provides valuable input, makes suggestions for improvements and participates in meetings and discussions concerning residents' needs, goals and objectives.

Ensures residents' clothing and personal possessions are checked daily. Completes residents' personal possession inventory accurately and monthly as assigned.

Performs appropriate first aid for residents' injuries and illnesses as the situation warrants. Accurately completes incident reports and document illnesses and injuries within one (1) hour of occurrence and maintains compliance with policies and procedures related to reporting resident injuries.

Remains on duty at the end of the shift until proper staffing is in place for the oncoming shift, or until released by supervisory or management staff. Remain on duty, including working the next shift, if needed to ensure adequate staffing, as directed by supervisory or management staff.

Attend mandatory and in-service training as required, and other staff meetings as necessary. Completes annual health screening.

Position requirements

* a valid florida driver's license.

* corrective lenses restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.

* must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.

* must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the agency.

* must maintain certification in prevention and safety strategies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) and direct care in-service.

* must be able to…