Requisition No: 880154
Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Working Title: REHABILITATION THERAPIST - 67012433
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 67012433
Salary: $1,514.10 - $1,665.51 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 08/05/2026
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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
POSITION: REHABILITATION THERAPIST
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
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. www.apdcares.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
$39,366.60 - $43,303.26 Annually $1,514.10 - $1,665.51 Biweekly
The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Promotes residents’ skill acquisition by developing, conducting, supervising, and participating in the overall active treatment plan of the residents assigned to the facility through a variety of therapy programs.
Develops, conducts, supervises, and participates in social and recreational activities, leisure activities, basic academic development activities, human growth and development, motor activities, prevocational and work-related activities, self-care and daily living skills training. Trains, in-services, and monitors staff in the delivery of resident‑directed services and in preparation of related written programs and reports. Maintains compliance with state, federal and Medicaid regulations and facility protocols and procedures for implementation and oversight of residents’ daily active treatment.
Evaluates through direct observation, direct interactions, assessments, and record review to develop recommendations regarding residents’ programmatic needs. Prepares reports for residents’ Individual Support Plans (ISP) and monthly progress notes related to the residents’ ISP goals and objectives. Prepares other reports as assigned. Develops tracking systems and complies with facility deadlines. Participates in the ISP meetings, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and other meetings as they relate to assigned resident caseload. Monitors each residents’ progress, evaluates if individual resident programs are effective, and takes necessary action to promote progress and maintenance of skill acquisition.
Coordinates, plans, and attends/participates in special activities for residents. Is flexible with scheduling in regard to attending activities outside of regular work schedule, to include days off. Maintains open communication with home managers to include but not limited to posting activity calendars and activity flyers. Ensures that the required resources for these events are in place by requesting and managing the necessary funds and providing and/or assisting with transportation of the individuals to and from programs and activities. Develops monthly special activity calendars and daily activity schedules.
Purchases, develops, repairs (or submits repair requests), and maintains materials such as leisure/ recreational equipment and instructional materials for residents as assigned.
Attends mandatory training and maintains certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Direct Care In-Service. Completes annual health screening.
Performs other work-related duties as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Florida Driver’s License.
Corrective Lenses Restricted license is 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.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in a health field, behavioral or rehabilitative sciences, music, therapy/education, physical education, or therapeutic recreation. Allied health field, Criminology, Human Science Degree, Health Science. OR
Four (4) years’ experience providing care and treatment for people with developmental disabilities.
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:
Principles and techniques of self-care program activities
Principles and practices used as behavioral interventions with residents
the developmentally disabled population
Ability to:
Lift up to 40 pounds.
Use computer programs to include Word, Excel, and the internet.
Make behavioral assessments.
Plan, organize, and coordinate activities.
Develop and monitor self-care, behavioral interventions, prescriptive treatment plans, activities, and programs.
Teach and apply behavior intervention principles.
Evaluate client services for compliance with program objectives.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill in:
The use of MS Office Suite software including Word, Outlook and Excel.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
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 these 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 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.
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 (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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609
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Nearest Major Market: Gainesville
