Connecticut Careers Trainee (Social & Human Services) (40 Hour)

The Department of Social Services is recruiting for one (1) Connecticut Career Trainees with the target class of Social Services Investigator (Fraud and Resources) within the Quality Assurance Division, Fraud and Resources - Waterbury Regional Office location .  The hours are 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

 

Candidates selected for interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees:          

Two (2) most recent service ratings.

Two (2) previous years of attendance reports.

Copy of college transcripts and/or copy of college degree.

Non State Employees:

Three (3) letters of professional reference from a current and/or previous supervisor.

Resume.

Copy of college transcripts and/or copy of college degree.

Failure to provide this information at the time of interview will eliminate candidate from the recruitment process. Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Kelly Geary at Kelly.geary@ct.gov, (860) 424-5083.

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions; performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period; performs related duties as required.

Oral and written communication skills; ability to acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; ability to understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; ability to read, interpret and understand written material; ability to perform basic arithmetical computations; ability to interpret charts, graphs and tables; learning and reasoning ability; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; ability to utilize computer software.

Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

NOTE:

1. If the target job classification has a Substitution Allowed that requires the Bachelor's or Master's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific degree areas are required for appointment to the Connecticut Career Trainee classification.

2. Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.

The Preferred Candidate should possess knowledge of public assistance programs and investigatory methods; ability to interpret and apply relevant agency policies and procedures and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of property ownership and personal finances; knowledge of court procedures and related legal instruments; knowledge of legal terminology; skill in conducting investigations; interpersonal  and written communication skills; ability to gather and analyze financial data; ability to interpret financial and legal documents; ability to summarize and articulate findings; ability to prepare reports; ability to perform arithmetical computations; ability to utilize computer software and systems.  

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.