Program Manager Jobs in Dothan, AL (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 878395 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR-F/C - SES - 67072579 APD/ PATHWAYS MARIANNA, FL

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 67072579 

Salary:  $1,298.46- $1,690.73 BIWEEKLY 

Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2026 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Anticipated Vacancy 

 POSITION: Behavioral Program Supervisor F/C - Selected Exempt Service (SES)

POSITION NUMBER: 67072579

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

SALARY RANGE: $1,298.46- $1,690.73 BIWEEKLY

This posting may close before the posted closing date.

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

The 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 eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
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The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics. This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency's mission.

*Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

Program Overview

The Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program operates on the campus of Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee and at Sunland in Marianna under the auspices of The State of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). The Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP) is dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to:

1. Acquire the skills and support that will prepare them for success in their future environments.
2. Acquire the skills needed to become competent to stand trial.

Position Summary

• Supervises and directs the assigned Vocational Training Instructors at Pathways including performance evaluations and reviews, disciplinary action in accordance with department standards, monitoring and approval of employee leave, and staff scheduling of adequate program coverage.
• Ensures and supports the safety, supervision, and security of residents.
• Ensures and supports the completion of individual vocational assessments, training objectives, written summaries, progress reports, time studies, and other vocational-related projects as assigned.
• Prepares and/or reviews appropriate documentation of all unusual or significant events.
• Attends meetings as assigned including support plan meetings, in-service meetings, and staff meetings in accordance with policy.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and clean vocational environment.
• Reviews vocational programs as needed to ensure safe, secure, and effective training procedures and outcomes.
• Initiates and submits work orders, supply requests, and other vocational-related requests to the area director.
• Plans and coordinates vocational events and activities at Pathways, which includes submitting purchase orders and coordinating the use of client trust funds with Sunland's Bank.

The Work You Will Do 

Pathways is a 34-bed secure, forensic residential facility serving adult males with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have significant behavioral and psychiatric support needs. The program provides vocational training, rehabilitative services, and daily living skills instruction designed to promote independence, increase employability, and support successful transition to less restrictive residential and community settings.

As the Vocational Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations of the vocational services department and provide direct supervision to vocational training instructors. Responsibilities include coordinating vocational programming and activities, ensuring adequate staffing and program coverage, monitoring resident safety and security, reviewing vocational assessments and progress reports, maintaining program compliance and documentation, managing supplies and resources, and supporting the development of meaningful vocational opportunities for residents. This position plays a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and individualized vocational services that help residents build skills necessary for greater independence and successful community integration.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic housekeeping principles, techniques, equipment, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of basic groundskeeping principles, techniques, equipment, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices used in the behavioral treatment and support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
• Knowledge of vocational training principles, employment readiness skills, and rehabilitative programming.
• Knowledge of safety, security, and supervision practices within a residential, rehabilitation, healthcare, or forensic setting.
• Ability to assess residents' skills, abilities, interests, and support needs.
• Ability to develop individual training plans, objectives, and vocational goals for residents.
• Ability to prepare, implement, monitor, and evaluate individual behavior modification and training programs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and document resident progress in a timely manner.
• Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate staff effectively.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee vocational programs, activities, and special events.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prepare reports, review documentation, and monitor program outcomes and compliance requirements.
• Skill in the use of computers and standard business software applications, including Microsoft Office programs. 
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and at least two (2) years of experience in housekeeping, groundskeeping, maintenance, or related work. College education or technical training may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours equals one year of experience).

• A valid driver's license.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.

Additional Information

We are dedicated to empowering persons with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to acquire the skills needed to become competent to stand trial, and to acquire the skills and supports that will prepare them for success in their future environments.

Recruiting Contact:

Jodi NeSmith

Recruitment Manager- Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program & Pathways

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Telephone: (850) 793-7075

Email: jodi.nesmith@apdcares.org

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 complete 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. 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).

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. 

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.