Developmental Services Worker 1 (35 Hour Entry Level)
Recruitment #190412-5661HM-004
Location |
Killingly, CT
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Date Opened | 4/16/2019 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $20.29/hour |
Close Date | 4/22/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Camp
Quinebaug
provides a unique summer day camp experience for approximately 100 school aged
children with developmental disabilities in northeastern Connecticut. Children
with intellectual disabilities and autism are the primary population served at
this camp. The camp is located on
Wauregan Reservoir in Killingly on 11 acres and its waterfront is the only
beach on this beautiful waterway. Arts, Crafts, sports and nature activities,
music, swimming, boating and fishing are some of the highlights of the busy
camp schedule.
This is a CT Licensed Youth Camp that is operated by the State of Connecticut
Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
DDS has one (1) current seasonal job opening for a Developmental Services
Worker 1 - Camp Director position at Camp Quinebaug who works under
the general direction of the Camp Administrator or Camp Manager. This position
is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the camp, and acts as a
liaison to families, the school districts and their support staff working at
camp.
This position is responsible for organizing, planning and coordinating a day
camp for approximately 100 school aged campers with developmental disabilities.
Hours of Work: This is a full-time
seasonal position from June 7, 2019 to August 10, 2019; Monday through Friday
7:30am – 2:30pm. The first 2 weeks are on part-time status and may involve
availability up until 8:30pm. The last
day of work includes a Saturday to close camp.
Pay rate is $20.29 per hour.
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 be at least 21 years old as of June 7, 2019 and,
• Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional
Rescuer and First Aid. Certification must be in the American Red Cross CPR/AED
for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross
CPR/AED for Lifeguards, American Heart Association BLS for Health Care
Provider, ASHI – American Safety and Health Institute.
• Shall have had at least sixteen (16) weeks of administrative or supervisory
experience in an organized camp OR already served at least one (1) summer as a
Camp Director/ Alternate Director.
• Must be approved to serve in this position by the Office of Early Childhood
and a separate application must be completed if selected for hire.
• Applicants must be able to work for the full season and must complete all
required DDS training.
• Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility,
strength and stamina to perform the duties (work outside in inclement weather,
work outside for extended periods), and work well with other staff and campers.
Must be able to lift and transfer campers and light equipment.
If selected for further consideration, applicants may be required
to provide 2 letters of reference.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Naisha Roman at Naisha.Roman@ct.gov or 203-294-5030.
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 individuals.
Considerable interpersonal skills; ability to develop a positive relationship with individuals; ability to train individuals in self care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Experience and/or training that could be expected to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
Strong leadership skills; previous experience working with
or volunteering with children and young adults with intellectual disabilities,
autism or physical disabilities; Previous experience working or volunteering in
camp or other recreational settings with children; Considerable organizational
skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal
skills; ability to apply training to meet camp needs; ability to provide
direction to staff and campers; knowledge of children and adult abuse and
neglect policies, procedures and reporting; knowledge of special education
services in school districts.
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 individuals; may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; 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.