- Camp Harkness, Waterford, CT - 5/17/24 - 11/14
- Camp Quinebaug, Killingly, CT - 5/31/24-8/3/24
- Pay: $23.41 Hourly. No benefits.
- The work assignments will vary. More information will be provided later in the recruitment.
- These are seasonal positions and DDS permanent employees will not be considered for these positions. What we can you:
- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ' Forbes ' - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
- The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click for more information.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees. Apply Today if You:
- Will be at least 18 years old as of May 17, 2024.
- Possess Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard certification which includes certification. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid by position start date * Must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed.
- *All certifications must be valid from the beginning to the end of the working period.
- Are able to work for the full season including completion of all required DDS training.
- Possess and can maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties (work outside in inclement weather, work outside for extended periods), and work well with other staff and campers. Must be able to lift and transfer equipment, boats and individuals. *Incumbents must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam. Let's collaborate to create an inclusive and empowering experience for all campers Apply today to discuss how we can work together.
- On your application, please select the location(s) you are interested in: Killingly, CT - Waterford, CT -
- Please select all shift(s), and employment status(es) (Full-time, Part-time, etc.) in which you are willing to work on your application. Failure to indicate the location(s), shift(s), and employment status(es) may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location, shift, and/or employment status.
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- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, DDS EEO 1 at or .
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
- Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Pinette at .
- This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to .
- 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.
- Receives training in, then independently implements, policies and procedures designed to achieve objectives of a program for individuals with an intellectual disability;
- Provides assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living; participates in therapeutic programs for development of individuals capabilities;
- Provides guidance and instruction to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships;
- Implements individual program plans;
- Participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals;
- Performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment;
- Participates in social and recreational activities;
- Reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques;
- May administer selected oral medications with appropriate training;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to develop a positive relationship with individuals; train individuals in self care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct; understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Experience working or volunteering with people with disabilities.
- Experience working in a camp, park, or other recreational setting.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain their Medication Certification as defined by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing Declaratory Ruling – Delegation by Licensed Nurses to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel,; when working in a location that does not have 24 hour nursing care.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- 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
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Camp Directors - Waterford, United States - State of Connecticut
Description
Introduction
Attention Camp Directors Ready to elevate your camp's inclusivity and impact? The , Department of Developmental Services (), South Region & North Region currently has full-time and part-time seasonal job opportunities for a -Assitant Director and Directors to join our team at Camp Harkness in Waterford, CT, and Camp Quinebaug in Killingly, CT. These positions are responsible for providing necessary support and assistance in the overall operation and program activities at Camp Harkness and Camp Quinebaug. The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. Opportunities are available at the following locations:Selection Plan
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and/or training that could be expected to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.
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 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/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:
