State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Wilderness School Seasonal Supervisor (4037VR)

$0.01-$478.93 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 BiWeekly /
$1.00-$999,999.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Children and Families Wilderness School as a limited duration employee, performs supervisory tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

Work areas covered by this class shall include the following assignments:

  • Kitchen Supervisor
  • Enrollment Supervisor

The approved hourly range is $15.69 minimum to $16.00 maximum.

Minimum and maximum hourly rates will be subject to the following criteria:

  • Returning Seasonal Supervisors may receive $.50 an hour additional compensation for each season of service up to the maximum hourly rate.
  • Experienced workers in the specific functional area with another employer may be credited with such time on an equivalent basis to seasons worked and granted the same additional compensation up to the maximum hourly rate.
  • College students may be granted additional compensation of up to $.50 more per hour (up to the maximum hourly rate) for each year of completed education on the basis of 30 semester hours equaling one (1) year.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises other seasonal employees.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

KITCHEN SUPERVISOR:

  • Supervises food services, preparation, equipment and kitchen staff; 
  • Supervises menu planning, nutritional needs and dietary restrictions of all students and staff engaged in program activities; 
  • Manages food inventory and ordering required for a self-service breakfast; 
  • Prepares lunch and dinner and weekend meal system for base camp staff; 
  • Prepares celebratory picnics and banquet dinners for students; 
  • Maintains kitchen dining, food storage, refrigeration and general use areas to required health, cleanliness and program standards; 
  • Prepares meals and packs food as required; 
  • Maintains a community kitchen environment; 
  • Designs, coordinates and instructs all food and nutrition based curriculum; 
  • Lead role in designing and instructing "Chef's Challenge" course activities; 
  • Instructs short courses as assigned.

ENROLLMENT SUPERVISOR:

  • Responsible for the safety and risk management of all program participants; 
  • Coordinates and instructs all Agency Orientation Courses and instructs Student Orientations and adult leadership and communication courses as assigned; 
  • Performs expedition instructor duties as assigned; 
  • Assists the Enrollment Coordinator in all aspects of screening and enrolling students on expeditions; 
  • Manages student data and prepares reports; 
  • Prepares files and information for student briefings; 
  • Assists with approving and accepting student medications and prepares them for field administration; 
  • Attends bi-weekly case reviews with Enrollment Coordinator and Director; 
  • Provides instruction for students, families and referring agencies on course preparation; 
  • Attends summer staff training as required; 
  • Conducts and supervises field and base camp interventions for student behavioral and/or emotional crisis during programs and courses; 
  • Conducts officer of the day/back-up duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • strength based programming and trauma informed practice in experiential programming; 
    • expedition experience; 
    • group facilitation skills; 
  • Skills
    • supervisory skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Professional level training work experience as an Experiential Educator may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree. Examples: Greenfield Community College Outdoor Leadership Program Certificate, National Outdoor Leadership School course completion, Outward Bound School course completion, or comparable significant experience as an Outdoor Education Professional or corresponding professional experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents hired as Enrollment Supervisor must possess the following:
    • Current Wilderness First Responder, or equivalent (WAFA or WFA may be considered);
    • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross (ARC) Professional Rescuer CPR;
    • Current Wilderness School Medication Administration Training (provided);
    • Current ARC Lifeguard certification and waterfront training or equivalent preferred;
    • Driver's License preferred.
  • Incumbents hired as Kitchen Supervisor must possess Food Safe Certification.

APPOINTMENT

Permanent status cannot be attained while working in this classification.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(99)-Unassigned or Unknown

BARGAINING UNIT

(04)-OTHER NON-BARGAINING

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

VR 99

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 Wilderness School Seasonal Supervisor in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective July 01, 2022. (Revised modify Guidelines for Job Class Use to increase minimum wage) Item No. 23-290

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/01/2024

CLASS: 4037VR; EST: 5/15/2015; REV: 12/29/2023;