State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Developmental Services Supported Living Worker (35 Hour) (4858HN)

$29.65-$39.63 Hourly / $2,075.06-$2,773.87 BiWeekly /
$54,159.00-$72,398.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services, within a regional Supported Living Program/Individual Supports this class is accountable for implementing programs, providing care, guidance, training and supervision of individuals living in the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the limited supervision of a Supervising Developmental Services Worker or employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Implements programs and monitors an assigned caseload of individuals living in a community setting;
  • Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in service delivery plan process for individuals;
  • Provides guidance and support for individuals to develop independent living skills;
  • Participates in and assists individuals with activities of daily living;
  • Assists individuals in accessing goods, services and supports required for independent living without 24 hour supports;
  • Reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques;
  • Responsible for individuals health and safety;
  • Observes and reports individual behavior;
  • Serves as advocate for government subsidies and redetermination hearings;
  • Transports individuals;
  • Acts as liaison to individuals and their families or various community agencies or organizations;
  • Provides concise and accurate reports and documentation;
  • May make recommendations on policies or standards;
  • May administer and track medications with appropriate certification;
  • May administer first aid in emergency situations;
  • May schedule and attend appointments with individuals;
  • May maintain individuals financial records;
  • May restrain individuals;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • modern methods of working with individuals with an intellectual disability and other related conditions;
    • safety, hygiene and health practices and procedures;
    • state and federal assistance programs;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and procedures;
    • medication administration and effects of medication;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • recognize and report behavioral changes;
    • coordinate and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups and families;
    • work independently and make decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience in direct residential support services to individuals with an intellectual disability and other related conditions at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 1 (or equivalent experience in a human service field).

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 current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to be certified in medicine administration.
  • Incumbents in this class may need to possess and maintain a public service endorsement.
  • 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.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(25)-Patient and Inmate Care

BARGAINING UNIT

(10)-HEALTH NONPROF(NP-6)

EEO

(5)-Para-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

HN 18

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 Supported Living Worker in Salary Group HN 18 approved effective October 18, 2019. (Revised to modernize format, update terminology and add an Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-220

EFFECTIVE DATE

08/30/2023
CLASS: 4858HN; EST: 7/1/2001; REV: 9/12/2023;