State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Developmental Services Assistant Regional Residential Manager (0149MP)

$42.03-$57.30 Hourly / $3,362.00-$4,583.49 BiWeekly /
$87,748.00-$119,629.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for assisting a manager of higher grade in the implementation and management of programs for individuals with an intellectual disability in agency community residential services and campus residential settings or in the development and management of contracts for private community supports.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs or assists in direction of professional and direct care staff assigned to the program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists in directing staff and operations of an agency program; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages activities of an agency program consisting of community living arrangements, campus residential programs or privately contracted supports;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Assists in development of policies; 
  • Schedules, assigns and reviews work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training; 
  • Ensures protection of individuals quality of life by monitoring program compliance and environmental safety issues; 
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining ICF/ID certification including developing plans of correction; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May oversee interdisciplinary team process and/or development of an overall plan of services for assigned individuals; 
  • May assist a Manager/Director in developing private sector contracts and monitoring quality of service delivery; 
  • Performs related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • current trends and practices regarding provision of integrated, supportive community based services to individuals with an intellectual disability;
    • state, private and community human service programs particularly those which provide services to individuals with an intellectual disability or services needed by individuals with an intellectual disability to participate in the community;
  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • interdisciplinary approach to program planning; 
    • human rights of individuals with an intellectual disability;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a program for individuals with an intellectual disability.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1, Developmental Specialist 2 or Developmental Services Case Manager.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to be certified in accordance with Department of Developmental Services regulations for the administration of medication by certified unlicensed personnel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. 

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(25)-Patient and Inmate Care

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 61

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 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. 

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Developmental Services Assistant Regional Residential Manager in Salary Group MP 61 approved effective September 12, 2024. (Revised to modify Purpose of Class, Supervision Received, Guidelines for Job Class Use, Minimum Qualifications and content. Reviewed in accordance with CGS 5-200a) Item No. 24-227

EFFECTIVE DATE

12/04/2024
CLASS: 0149MP; EST: 1/15/1988; REV: 12/5/2024;