State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Lead Children Services Worker (40 Hour) (1922FK)

$32.67-$43.35 Hourly / $2,613.11-$3,467.90 BiWeekly /
$68,202.00-$90,512.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state childcare facility or program this class is accountable for the administration of a shift of one or more assigned areas of residential living or program activity and for leading staff responsible for the treatment and care of an assigned group of children and youth.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of a Children Services Unit Supervisor or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads Children Services Workers and Children Services Assistants on a particular shift in one or more assigned areas of residential living or program activity.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Leads and advises staff in care, custody and therapeutic treatment of residents in unit; 
  • Provides for adequate coverage of unit and takes necessary action in case of absences; 
  • Provides for maintenance of a therapeutic milieu by assuring residents’ psychological and physical needs are met; 
  • Assists in development of recreational activities and programs for residents; 
  • Supervises recreational activities for residents; 
  • Schedules unit for maintenance; 
  • Participates in implementation of behavior modification programs in unit; 
  • Works with caseworkers and/or social workers and other professional staff in making decisions through evaluation of residents’ progress and adjustment; 
  • Attends meetings with unit staff and/or residents’ families in order to discuss behavioral problems and progress of residents in unit; 
  • Writes progress reports on residents; 
  • Reviews and signs reports of significant happenings in unit; 
  • Maintains monthly supply and weekly clothing inventory; 
  • Checks temperatures of residents and dispenses medications; 
  • Assists security personnel in apprehension and return of runaways; 
  • Initiates contraband searches to ensure residents’ safety; 
  • May perform emergency medical procedures; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • general procedures concerning routine functioning of institution; 
    • problems of adolescents and influences of environment; 
  • Knowledge of
    • security procedures regarding contraband and runaway searches, etc.; 
    • disciplinary techniques and guidelines for use; 
    • how to transport clients in a controlled and safe way; 
    • fire safety procedures; 
    • principles and practices of family therapy; 
    • basic first aid techniques and materials; 
  • Considerable interpersonal skills; 
  • Ability to
    • assess situations and use good judgment; 
    • lead staff; 
    • efficiently organize time, manage work and coordinate programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a Children Services Worker.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • A Bachelor's degree in health, human services or mental health may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
  • Three (3) years of technical experience in the care of residents in an institution or facility for emotionally disturbed or delinquent children at the level of Children Services Worker including utilization of therapy techniques to achieve behavioral change.

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 travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift or restrain residents and may have significant exposure to risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive residents.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(25)-Patient and Inmate Care

BARGAINING UNIT

(10)-HEALTH NONPROF(NP-6)

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

FK 20

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 Lead Children Services Worker (40 Hour) in Salary Group FK 20 approved effective June 23, 1995. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 23-071

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/18/2023
CLASS: 1922FK; REV: 4/18/2023;