STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Lead Developmental Services Worker (35 Hour)

West Region

Recruitment #180619-5721HN-100

Introduction

The Department of Developmental Services - West Region has a job opportunity for two (2) full-time, thirty-five(35) hours per week Lead Developmental Services Worker positions based at Lower Fairfield Center., Apt. # C & D, Norwalk.

Two (2) positions with schedules are as follows:

1. Full-time thirty-five (40/30) hours per week position. Week one: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday: 2:00pm-10:30pm. Regular Days Off: Monday and Tuesday. Week two: Friday: 2:00pm-8:30pm; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:00pm-10:30pm. Regular Days Off: Saturday, Sunday and Thursday. Must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

2. Full-time thirty-five (38/32) hours per week position. Week one: Friday, Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10:15pm-6:15am; Tuesday: 12:15am-6:15am. Regular Days Off: Sunday and Monday. Week two: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 10:15pm-6:15am. Regular Days Off: Friday, Saturday and Wednesday. 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.

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Selection Plan

• 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.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as a working lead or as a backup to the Supervising Developmental Services Worker in the shift supervision of a work location.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Leads Developmental Services Workers on an assigned shift in implementation of residential living program for clients in a cottage, wing or other living quarter; oversees and may participate in general care of assigned living quarters and care, feeding, clothing and treatment of clients; directs and advises staff on implementation of clients daily teaching strategies; assists in evaluating performance of residential program within living quarters; confers daily with staff on routine operational, disciplinary and special problems; implements policies, programs and operational procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations and with regard to needs of clients; participates in caring for and instruction of clients in their activities of daily living; confers with parents concerning clients status; may administer selected oral medications with appropriate training; may complete a variety of reports, notes, logs, requisitions, etc.; may design and write residential living programs; may provide orientation and inservice training to subordinate staff; may order, secure and distribute supplies and equipment for program functioning and clients personal needs; may attend interdisciplinary team meetings; may arrange for appropriate support services such as housekeeping, maintenance and laundry; may administer first aid in emergency situations; may serve as backup for Supervising Developmental Services Worker; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of modern methods of working with persons with mental retardation; knowledge of rehabilitative and interdisciplinary process; knowledge of goals, policies and organization of a residential living unit; knowledge of safety, fire and first aid procedures; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to implement policies and operational procedures; ability to lead staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience working with persons with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities at the level of Developmental Services Worker 2.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Good writing and communications skills

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
2. 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.
3. 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. Applicants may be required to take a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Conclusion

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.