Developmental Services Worker 2 (35 Hour)

The Department of Developmental Services - North Region is currently recruiting for four (4) Developmental Services Worker 2 positions based at 65 Salmon Brook Road in Granby. These are all full-time, thirty-five (35) hours per week positions. 

4 Positions with work schedules as follows:

1.      2nd Shift – This is a full-time thirty-five (35/35) hours per week position. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 2:00pm-9:00pm. Regular Days Off: Friday and Saturday. Must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

2.      2nd Shift – This is a full-time thirty-five (35/35) hours per week position. Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 2:00pm-9:00pm. Regular Days Off: Sunday and Monday. Must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

3.      2nd Shift – This is a full-time thirty-five (35/35) hours per week position. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 1:00pm-9:00pm. Regular Days Off: Friday and Saturday. Must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

4.      3rd Shift – This is a full-time thirty-five (35/35) hours per week position. Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00pm-6:00am. Regular Days Off: Sunday and Monday. Must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

Applicants interested in any/all of the above positions must apply to this posting.  Applicants will be able to specify which of the above positions they are interested in at a later step in the recruitment process.  Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.

Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system. 
 

• Must have a Valid Driver's License

• Travel will be required

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

• Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Norma Rivera at Norma.Rivera@ct.gov or (203) 294-5104.

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of clients.

Implements programs and procedures designed to achieve objectives of department in care of persons with mental retardation; provides guidance and instructions to clients in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships; responsible for clients health and safety; implements client individual program plans; reinforces appropriate client behavior through modification techniques; participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals to clients; performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment for clients; may lead and participate in social and recreational activities designed to develop client potential; may act as shift charge; may attend interdisciplinary team meetings; may evaluate performance of subordinate staff; may provide orientation and basic inservice training to subordinate staff; may participate in special programs designed to fully develop potential of clients; may administer first aid in emergency situations; may administer selected oral medications; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of fundamentals of hygiene and physical training; knowledge of safety, fire and first aid procedures; basic knowledge of interdisciplinary process for development of client programs; considerable interpersonal skills; basic oral and written communication skills; skill in behavior management of clients; ability to recognize and report behavioral change; ability to develop a positive relationship with clients; ability to lead and participate in recreational and occupational activities; ability to follow oral and written instruction.

One (1) year of experience in the care and supervision of persons with mental retardation at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 1 (or equivalent experience in a human service field).

• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

• Good writing and communications skills

• Computer proficiency (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.

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

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.  If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860.418.6022 or renee.labarge@ct.gov.