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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIAISON

Date: May 13, 2024

Location:

TAMPA, FL, US, 33602

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Requisition No: 829240

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIAISON

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $36, $36,245.30 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2024

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Human Services Program Specialist - Career Service

WORKING TITLE: Supported Employment Liaison

POSITION'S LOCATION: Suncoast – Tampa, FL

POSITION NUMBER:

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This is an ANTICIPATED VACANCY

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

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
• Paid Parental Leave

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to

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.

SALARY RANGE

$36, $36,245.30 Annually $ 1, $1,394.05 Bi-weekly

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to create an environment that cultivates people and transforms teams by increasing transparency and providing opportunities for professional development; actively work to demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same; lack excessive ego, share credit, be self-motivating and exercise good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics.

The Supported Employment Liaison works directly with the State Office in Tallahassee regarding surveys, reports and providing input for the creation of statewide programs, policies, and procedures. Participates in regularly scheduled statewide employment calls with State Office. Updates pre-enrollment client employment data in iConnect following existing protocols established by the State Office employment leads.

Responsible for the development and implementation of the Region's Supported Employment Initiative. This includes outreach to cultivate and maintain local partnerships through education and information at local job fairs, school events, technical educational settings, community colleges, employers, etc. to create pathways for paid/unpaid internships and job opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in competitive integrated settings at or above minimum wage. Act as regional point person concerning employment services for other state agencies, providers, schools, employers, regional APD staff, clients, and stakeholders.

Organize and facilitate regional Supported Employment certification trainings to include Best Practices and Social Security Work Incentives making sure that trainers only use State Office approved training materials. Respond to questions pertaining to prevocational and supported employment services in accordance with the most current version of the iBudget Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook as well as the iBudget Waiver Services Provider Rate Table.

Provides oversight for the Employment Enhancement Program (EEP) which offers supported employment services to individuals in Pre-enrollment. Communicates with regional staff to ensure referrals are made routinely to promote competitive integrated employment at or above minimum wage as an outcome for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in pre-enrollment so they can achieve a higher quality of life through community-based work. Stay current with relevant rule and procedure changes related to EEP.

Coordinates and facilitates quarterly supported employment provider meetings. Maintains electronic records of technical assistance and training materials shared at the meetings, keeps all forms and presentation materials current, and follows up with participants as needed.

Completes the Best Practices and Social Security Work Incentives Training. Remains updated on all training requirements and provides in-service training on topics identified as problematic by the quality assurance vendor or regional QA staff. Provides technical assistance to providers as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to :

• Ability to public speak and work with large groups.
• Ability to train adult learners.

Demonstrates Skills in:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of :

• Knowledge of and experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required. Valid driver's 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 , 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

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 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 , 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 clickinghere ) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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