State of Florida·Gadsden County, Florida
Provide residential care and support the psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery of individuals with mental illness. Responsibilities include monitoring patient safety, assisting with activities of daily living, and documenting behavioral progress.
07/29/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolThe Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. THIS REQUISITION WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES IN CIVIL AND FORENSIC REHABILITATION SERVICE AREAS. 24 – 40 HOURS PER WEEK, SCHEDULE WILL BASED ON DEPARTMENT NEEDS. This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve Human Services Worker II – F/C OPS within Rehabilitation Services This position will collaborate with each section within the program office and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Human Services Worker II – F/C OPS within Rehabilitation Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Responsible for providing residential care, assisting with enrichment activities and supporting the treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, stabilization and recovery of people with a mental illness.
The incumbent is expected to treat people served in a respectful manner that preserves their dignity.
Responsible for developing and maintaining a professional caregiver relationship with people served and shall not exceed relationship boundaries by developing personal friendships, sharing personal information or exchanging personal items.
Preserving the rights, safety and security of people served via Observation, Communication and Intervention: At all times to learn what type of environment and interactions make clients feel safe, secure and calm and to identify distressful stimuli or triggers, When providing ward coverage, When escorting to and from activities and appointments to ensure that they arrive safely, During meals to monitor intake and ensure that they don’t choke or trade food, When a person served is placed on special observation status to address dangerous or high risk behaviors, When a restrictive intervention such as seclusion or restraints is used to assess for release criteria and immediately identify health needs that may arise, At all times to develop a trusting, caregiver relationship and identify signs of distress or health concerns, When a person served is placed on special observation status, in the seclusion room or in restraints to assure the person that he or she is safe, help them develop trust in you as a caregiver and identify signs of distress or health concerns, Separate clients from distressful stimuli and assist in resolving conflict, Ensure that people served are not neglected, abused or exploited; and ensure that such circumstances are reported to the abuse hotline if applicable, Ensure safety during medical or disaster emergencies, Ensure safety when a person served is exhibiting a behavior dangerous to self or others, which may involve the use of physical holds and placing people served in a seclusion room or mechanical restraints.
Supporting activities of daily living of people served by assisting or performing tasks as described in Children and Families Operating Procedures (CFOP) 155-1: Staff will remain competent in these identified tasks including: handwashing, proper body mechanics, assisting with positioning in a chair or bed, transferring from one position to another, assist a person who is falling, ambulation, documentation of progress notes, measure height and weight, vital signs, perform mouth checks during medication pass, dressing and undressing, bathing, hair care, nail care, mouth care, assist with feeding, collect urine and stool specimens, document intake and output.
Engage cooperatively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Simultaneously Manage multiple priority projects nimbly and seamlessly.
Be flexible and able to function and succeed both with and without extensive direction.
Understand and appreciate SAMH’s vision and demonstrate the ability to execute projects, assignments, and policy updates timely and accurately within a fast-paced environment.
Function both independently and in a team environment.
Propose solutions to complex problems.
Determine the best “yes,” through the use of comprehensive research.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: required for the position:
Principles and practices of health care or behavioral sciences Assist in carrying out treatment and rehabilitation activities centered around personal and social adjustments.
Assist in group therapy sessions.
Observe changes in client's behavior patterns.
Assist client with personal care activities.
Assimilate data and recommend changes in policies, procedures and techniques.
Document effectively, Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Communicate effectively.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Physical agility requirements: Ambulate up and down a stairwell.
Assist with evacuation of persons served during an emergency situation.
Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices.
Work with or around cleaning chemicals and supplies.
Perform repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head, demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as CPR and MANDT, Bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances.
Physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
Lift and carry 20 pounds.
Sit and/or stand for one hour without a break.
Work 16-hour shifts on occasion.
Remain alert while on duty.
Drive an EZ Go or vehicle if job is essential.
Must be 18 years of age at time of hire. Six months of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting, customer service experience or in working with developmentally disabled persons; or in working in a correctional facility OR college or vocational/technical training from an accredited institution at the rate of 15 semester, 22 quarter or 360 classroom hours; OR do you possess a current State of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) license.
High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) credential, or an equivalent qualification.
of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for Other Personal Services (OPS) employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
State Group Insurance coverage options (for OPS employees who are reasonably expected to work 30 hours or more per week on average), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Savings & Spending Accounts; 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC And more!
Requires at least six months of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, childcare, or correctional setting, or a CNA license. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and capable of meeting physical agility requirements including lifting 20 pounds.
Market context
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