Education Services Specialist - Hartford, United States - State of Connecticut

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about planning and executing programs for the improvement of children's education in CT?

Do you have knowledge of the USDA's Summer Electronic Benefit (SEBT)?

If so, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity

The Connecticut State Department of Education () is now accepting applications for an (ESS) for the Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs (CNP), Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) for Children program. The ESS is instrumental to the successful administration of SEBT benefits and maintaining program integrity.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Competitive salary.

Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.

Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.

Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.

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A culture that encourages work/life balance.

Professional growth and development opportunities.

Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.

Tuition reimbursement.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full Time, 35 hours per week

Monday through Friday

First shift

Hybrid role (combination of in-office/telework)

We are located in Downtown Hartford, easily accessible for all commuters.

THE ROLE This individual will administer the federal U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) SEBT program in the Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs in collaboration with the CSDE Performance Office and the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS).

Our ideal candidate will have experience with marketing, communication, and/or outreach across print, digital, and social media with school districts or the general public. The preferred candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish for reading, writing, and speaking.

Selection Plan

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments ofAging and Disability Services, Developmental Services, and Education assists inplanning and executing a program for the improvement of education in the state,responsible under supervision for carrying out specific assignments of limited difficultyand scope.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in the development and administration of educational programs and services offered by the state;

Provides professional leadership and guidance to school authorities, professional organizations, students and various community groups and individuals;

May personally administer certain phases of educational program within the framework of bureau policy;

May assist in directing the routine functioning of the bureau;

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education with particular reference to the field concerned;

Teaching skill;

Ability to prepare reports; deal effectively with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of professional experience.

Department of Aging and Disability Services: A Master's degree and three (3) years of professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience administering U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) school nutrition programs.

Experience analyzing federal policies and regulations.

Experience marketing nutrition programs through digital platforms.

Experience designing nutrition publications using publication software.

Experience with program evaluation of the USDA School Nutrition Programs.

Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class in certain positions may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec.5-196 of the Connecticut GeneralStatutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share generalcharacteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrativepurposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every taskand/or responsibility.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold:

Health & Dental Insurance

Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.)

Retirement Plan

Group Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance

State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program

Holidays