Unit Supervisor

Are you a hardworking, motivated professional looking to make a difference while working with a collaborative team in the public sector?  If so, we want you to join us!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) has a mission to work together with families and communities so that children can grow up healthy, safe, smart, and strong. We are very proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Our family-centered, strength-based approach to our work seeks to improve the well-being of the children and families we serve!  

We are recruiting for a dynamic and qualified individual for the position of Unit Supervisor.  As part of this team, you will provide assistance to the Office Director, oversee property management, coordinate and manage the Milford area office State Vehicles, supervise the clerical staff and perform related duties as required. 

Position Details:

• Location: Milford Area Office
• Hours: 40 Hours per week
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with 1 hour lunch
• Telework: With approval from Office Director  

What’s in it for You:

• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage; 
• Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings; 
• Paid time off; 
• Professional growth and development opportunities; 
• Ability to serve the citizens of Connecticut;
• A healthy work life balance to all employees.  

We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make an impact by serving your state!

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Children and Families, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and specify their qualifications on their application. Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your resume in the “Resume Tab” of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application into the JobAps system.  

Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.  

This position requires a current State of CT Public Notary Certification.  

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQ’s) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date.  The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses.  Please regularly check your email for notifications.  Please check your SPAM and or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.  

This posting may be used for future vacancies.  

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Julie Barker, at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising clerical employees involved in general clerical activities.

Determines priorities, assigns and reviews work; coordinates workflow; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; maintains office records; serves as liaison with other operating units, agencies, outside officials, etc.; handles counseling or disciplinary problems; develops work performance and procedural standards and guidelines; recommends staffing changes and assists in recruitment and selection of personnel; compiles data and prepares reports; develops and maintains filing systems, forms and office procedures; handles telephone and written inquiries for information and assistance; explains agency policy to staff and public; maintains inventory control; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of office systems and procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to schedule and prioritize workflow; considerable supervisory ability; ability to read, understand and apply a variety of materials; ability to perform arithmetic computations; ability to operate office equipment which includes personal computers or other electronic equipment; ability to operate office suite software.

Four (4) years of general clerical experience.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have involved a full range of general clerical duties as an Office Assistant, Interpreter Clerk or its equivalent.

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equalling six (6) months to a maximum of two (2) years.

Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.