OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I - SES

Requisition No: 512108

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I - SES - 67013635

Position Number: 67013635

Salary: $1,326.98 - $2,502.88

Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2021

OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT I - SES

APD TACACHALE

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

The incumbent in this position possesses the authority during after-hours, weekends and holidays to perform administrative and consultative work in the identification and resolution of operational or management problems within the residential community of Tacachale (both ICF and Forensic). This work involves using independent judgement and making executive decisions as it relates to the day-to-day operations in the residential areas. Notably during these times this position is responsible for responding to and taking the lead in managing all incidents involving residents and staff, to include but not limited to taking statements and rearranging staffing to resolve conflicts and/or potential problems. Responsible for composing reports that may be used by Employee Relations to address or correct employees. Taking the lead role in assembling and disseminating incident report packets to the appropriate personnel for review on the next business day.

Validates that staffing schedules are balanced and adequate in all areas utilized by residents and staff to include temporary reassignment of staff to provide coverage, ensure safety standards are met and active treatment is ongoing; verify respectful interactions between all individuals are evident; and that the supervision and care of the residents is continuous. Conduct onsite observations of residential living areas, worksites and activity areas. Confer with staff and management to identify problems and offer suggestions for improvement. Work in conjunction with management in formulating policies that affect employees, some of whom are bargaining unit employees. Ensure staff are compliant with performing duties in accordance with policies and procedures while maintaining a high visibility in areas to be monitored.

Prepares and submits monitoring reports of findings to facility management and supervisors within 24-hours of monitoring. Reports containing time sensitive or critical information will be prepared and submitted to the recipients on the next business day.

Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the day-to-day operation of service programs and responsibilities.

Performs on-site analysis of operational problems of service programs and provide results to supervisor and/or facility management.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or administration. This may include conducting coaching, training and in-services for direct care staff. Assist with special projects as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate computer software such as Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint and scanner.

** NOTE: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is located at a 24- hour facility. Daily from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Total hours in workweek 40. This is a second shift position working four 10 hour days with off days of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

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, acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers, and public we serve at all times.

** NOTE: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

Direct Deposit Program – As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

Background Screening requirement – It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that candidates being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and if applicable Chapter 408, F.S.

Background screening shall include, but not be limited to: Fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal and juvenile records through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal records check through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.

THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTIVE 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 (1-877-562-7287). NOTIFICATIION TO THE HIRING AUTHORITY MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO PROVIDE THE ACCOMMODATION.

THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE SUSPISION DRUG TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 112.0455, F.S., DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT.

WE HIRE ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. WE PARTICIPATE 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 COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).

ALL CANDIDATES SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE PROFILE PROCESS. IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT 1-877-562-7287.

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.