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    Lead Developmental Services Worker - Torrington, United States - State of Connecticut

    State of Connecticut
    State of Connecticut Torrington, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Introduction

    Are you a current State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) employee looking to take on a supervisory role? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Lead Developmental Services Worker position today

    The , Department of Developmental Services () – West Region – is recruiting for one (1) full-time position located at the Northwest Regional Center (NWC), Oak Unit in Torrington, CT.

    Position Highlights:

    PCN 15982

  • Location: Northwest Regional Center (NWC), Oak Unit
  • Full-time | 70 hours bi-weekly
  • Second (2nd) Shift
  • Schedule: Sunday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Monday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Tuesday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Wednesday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Thursday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Regular Days Off: Friday and Saturday
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Will be required to obtain an F-Endorsement on driver's license.
  • Will be required to travel.
  • May be required to work nights and weekends.

    • In your role as a Lead Developmental Services Worker, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead Developmental Services Workers on an assigned shift in implementation of residential living program for individuals;
  • Oversee and may participate in general care of assigned living quarters and care, feeding, clothing and treatment of individuals;
  • Direct and advise staff on routine operational, disciplinary and special problems;
  • Confer daily with staff on routine operational, disciplinary and special problems;
  • Implement policies, programs and operational procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations with regard to needs of individuals;
  • Confer with parents concerning individuals status;
  • Perform related duties as required.

    • What we can offer you:

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  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
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  • 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.

    • Mission Statement:

    The mission of the Department of Developmental Services 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.

    Selection Plan

    FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:

    Please or our Applicant Tips on How to Apply

    In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

    To Apply:

  • Must have a valid CT driver's license.
  • 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.
  • Will be required to obtain a valid driver's license with F-Endorsement by the completion of the working test period
  • Must have the ability to obtain a Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

    • Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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, 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.
  • 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 .
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
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  • If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at – 6148 or
  • If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at and reference the recruitment number.
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    • PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as a working lead or as a backup to the Supervising Developmental Services Worker in the shift supervision of a work location.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Leads Developmental Services Workers on an assigned shift in implementation of residential living program for individuals in a cottage, wing or other living quarter;
  • Oversees and may participate in general care of assigned living quarters and care, feeding, clothing and treatment of individuals;
  • Directs and advises staff on implementation of individuals daily teaching strategies;
  • Assists in evaluating performance of residential program within living quarters;
  • Confers daily with staff on routine operational, disciplinary and special problems;
  • Implements policies, programs and operational procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations and with regard to needs of individuals;
  • Participates in caring for and instruction of individuals in their activities of daily living;
  • Confers with parents concerning individuals status;
  • May administer selected oral medications with appropriate training;
  • May complete a variety of reports, notes, logs, requisitions, etc.;
  • May design and write residential living programs;
  • May provide orientation and in-service training to subordinate staff;
  • May order, secure and distribute supplies and equipment for program functioning and individuals personal needs;
  • May attend interdisciplinary team meetings;
  • May arrange for appropriate support services such as housekeeping, maintenance and laundry;
  • May administer first aid in emergency situations;
  • May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;
  • May serve as backup for Supervising Developmental Services Worker;
  • Performs related duties as required.

    • KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of modern methods of working with individuals with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities;
  • Knowledge of rehabilitative and interdisciplinary process; goals, policies and organization of a residential living unit; safety, fire and first aid procedures;
  • Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to implement policies and operational procedures; lead staff.

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    One (1) year of experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 2.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working with individuals with a developmental and/or intellectual disability;
  • Experience with ID/DD procedures and terminology;
  • Experience applying DDS Mission and Vision to daily work duties and organizational goals;
  • Experience analyzing and resolving day to day challenges of individuals with ID/DD.

    • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties. Applicants may be required to take a physical examination.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have significant exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive individuals and 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:
  • 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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