State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Social Services Program Division Director (1904MP)

$58.36-$79.58 Hourly / $4,668.51-$6,365.68 BiWeekly /
$121,848.00-$166,144.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Social Services this class is accountable for directing the design, development and implementation of multiple state and federal programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Deputy Commissioner, Commissioner or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of all units within division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of division; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages program development and all other division activities; 
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Coordinates development of related policy and regulations;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Participates in preparation of division budget; 
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities; 
  • Oversees development of state and federal plans and preparation of state and federal reports; 
  • Ensures consistency in delivery of related services throughout agency; 
  • Monitors program activities and development of related corrective action plans; 
  • Ensures technical assistance to agency offices for pertinent programs; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and statistical reporting data;
    • programs administered through department; 
    • principles and methods of social services administration;
    • legislative process; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Ten (10) years of professional experience in the delivery of social or human services programs.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
    • A Master's degree in social work, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

    JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

    Classified/Competitive

    OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

    (33)-Social Services

    BARGAINING UNIT

    (02)-MANAGERIAL

    EEO

    (1)-Officials And Administrators

    SALARY INFORMATION

    MP 70

    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 Social Services Program Division Director in Salary Group MP 70 approved effective September 23, 1996. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final 22-007

    EFFECTIVE DATE

    04/01/2022
    CLASS: 1904MP; EST: 5/1/1994; REV: 9/28/2022;