HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR I - F/C - SES - 60005533

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• HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR I - F/C - SES - 60005533
• Date: Oct 22, 2026

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• Requisition No: 885869
• Agency: Children and Families
• Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR I - F/C - SES - 60005533
• Pay Plan: SES
• Position Number: 60005533

Salary

• $34,760.00 - $53,841.76 Annually
• Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2026
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The 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.

North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The Center is located in northeast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer, turkey and other wildlife. NFETC employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

NORTH FLORIDA EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY 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.

Anticipated Vacancy

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Human Services Supervisor I F/C SES within the Nursing Unit.

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.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include

• This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

Additional information

This is professional work supervising and directing employees. The primary duty of the incumbent in this position is to spend the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to effectively recommend actions such as: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, and reward or discipline direct reports. Evaluates employees against established standards and takes appropriate actions when necessary (i.e. recognition, reward, corrective action, etc.).

• Directly supervise staff on a treatment building on a given shift. Prepare periodic performance appraisals on staff as required.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by implementing and training specialized behavior control techniques such as MANDT.
• Work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to reduce the frequency of hours residents spend in seclusion.
• Supervise meals and face counts, report face counts, conduct room searches, ensure that room and pod checks are done.
• Work as Safety Coach on Building, performing Safety Coach reports, teaching MANDT techniques, acting as Building risk manager, following up on work orders and by maintaining a safe, secure, and sanitary environment.
• Audit charts for quality and content of event notes, RAM notes, and other BPS documentation. Write and Review incident reports written by BPS staff. Review Rt. Preference Sheet at least twice weekly.
• Assist with data collection and debriefings after incidents.
• Review relevant Policy & Procedure as outlined by Operations. Facilitate debriefing process post incident.
• Facilitate and ensure that modules and Intensive Programming are completed on a regular basis.
• Supervise residents in recreational or cultural activities on and off the treatment building. Coordinate clinic visits for residents and assist nurse when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care or behavioral sciences.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to participate as a team member in the screening and admission of clients.
• Ability to conduct in-service training in the areas of self-help, personal hygiene and resident living.
• Ability to develop methods for reporting changes in clients' vital signs and behavior.
• Ability to ensure that safety precautions are implemented and hazards are removed.
• Ability to identify and follow through on needed maintenance work.
• Ability to coordinate the custodial upkeep and cleanliness of a unit.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of direct care experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Candidate Profile (application) Requirements

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first

• Any and all State of Florida jobs
• Any and all Florida University jobs
• All periods of employment
• Periods of unemployment
• Gaps 3 months or more*
• Education
• Volunteer Experience

Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.

• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed
• you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.

Additional information

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

• If claiming
• Right to First Interview
• , candidate

MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

Benefits

Benefits 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 employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.

Benefits

For a more complete list of benefits, visit:

US Citizen Requirement

Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Selective Service System Registration

• All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
• Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire

. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

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 required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

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• Location: GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641
• Nearest Major Market: Gainesville
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