Children Services Unit Supervisor (40 Hour)

The Department of Children and Families is recruiting for a full-time Children Services Unit Supervisor to work in their hospital program located in Middletown, CT.  This 40 hours per week position operates on a rotating schedule:  Week 1 - Friday & Monday off; Week 2:  Saturday and Sunday off, 2:45pm - 11:15pm.

The Albert J. Solnit Children's Center is part of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), widely recognized as a center of excellence for family-centered treatment of children and youth with serious emotional disturbances.  This state-administered Psychiatric facility provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents under the age of eighteen, with severe mental illness and related behavioral and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting.

The South Campus consists of four co-ed hospital units and three female adolescent psychiatric residential treatment facility cottages (PRTF).  Our 67-acre campus is centrally located in Middletown, Connecticut overlooking the Connecticut River. 

The Solnit Center facilities support our dedication to helping youth improve their individual and social competencies. The campus includes: two schools, an indoor pool, playgrounds, a ball field, two gyms, recreation rooms, seven program-specific residential units, and an outdoor picnic area.

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission.  Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

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In a state child care facility or program this class is accountable for the administration of an assigned unit(s) of residential living or program activity including the training, assignment and evaluation of staff and supervision of specialized services for treatment and care of residents.

Supervises and advises staff in care, custody and treatment of residents in unit; provides for adequate round-the-clock coverage of unit and takes necessary action in case of absences; evaluates work and reviews staff performance; works with caseworkers and/or social workers and other professional staff in making decisions through evaluation of residents progress and adjustment; conducts meetings with unit staff in order to discuss behavioral problems and progress of residents in unit; reviews and signs reports of significant happenings in unit; oversees distribution and use of supplies from warehouse and storage areas; reviews supply inventories to insure they are in conformance with institution policies; maintains medical supply inventory; dispenses medications to sick residents under doctor's orders; assists security personnel in apprehension and return of runaways; initiates contraband searches to insure residents safety and conformance with policy; may perform emergency medical procedures; may conduct group counseling sessions, lead group interaction meetings with residents of unit and write progress reports on residents; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of physiological and perceptual disorders; considerable knowledge of various behavior modification systems; knowledge of purpose and structure of institution including its major sections, goals of treatment programs and relationship to procedures; knowledge of security and fire safety procedures; knowledge of disciplinary techniques and guidelines for use; knowledge of laws relating to children's rights including abuse and neglect; knowledge of first aid including medications and possible reactions;considerable interpersonal skills, ability to identify problems in group living situations arising from character disorders; ability to mediate problems between staff members and clients; ability to set priorities, organize activities and coordinate programs; ability to evaluate information and determine appropriate course of action; ability to evaluate client progress in therapy program; supervisory ability.

Three (3) years of experience at a supervisory/lead level in the treatment and care of residents in an institution or facility for emotionally disturbed or delinquent children may be substituted for the General Experience.

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 travel.

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.