Developmental Services Worker 1 (35 Hour Entry Level)
Recruitment #190412-5661HM-005
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 20 years old as of June 7, 2019 and,
• Applicants must be able to work for the full season and must complete all
required DDS training.
• Must be certified 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 or American Safety
Health Institute CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer and,
• Must satisfy one of the following:
1. Certified in the American
Red Cross Lifeguard Training, ARC trained lifeguard must also have ARC
Waterfront Lifeguard Module for oversight of open waters such as ponds, lakes,
streams, rivers and oceans, OR
2. Certified in YMCA Lifeguard,
OR
3. Certified Boy Scouts of
America Lifeguard, OR
4. National Pool Lifeguarding
Qualification (NPLQ) Royal Life Saving Society (UK), OR
5. Certified in NLS Pool
Lifeguard or NLS Waterfront Lifeguard (Canada), OR
6. Ellis & Associates course
completion or license for ILTP (for special facilities), OR
7. Certified in Lifeguard-Pro-
Waterfront, Youth Camp, Swimming Pool or Deep Pool.
• 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.
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.
Assists in setting up waterfront and boating area for the
season; Assists in designing aquatic
schedules for the season; Assists in the supervision of work and assignments of
lifeguards; oversees the maintenance of equipment; ensures swimmers and boaters
have safe and adequate supervision based upon identified needs; participates in
physical and rescue training; monitors activities in swimming, boating and
fishing areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to campers and staff;
cautions participants regarding unsafe areas; rescues participants in danger of
drowning and administers first aid and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation as
required; instructs participants in water safety, related health standards and
camp protocols; may give swimming instructions; lifts and disabled campers as
necessary; works with individuals with various intellectual, developmental and
physical disabilities; performs waterfront and camp maintenance tasks; participates
in social or recreational activities; provides assistance and instruction to
individuals in activities of daily living; reinforces appropriate behavior
through modification techniques; participates in other camp related duties and
responsibilities.
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.
Applicants must demonstrate competence in basic life-saving
techniques and water safety; as well as the ability to keep campers and staff
safe while participating in aquatic activities. Previous licensed experience in
lifeguarding; strong leadership and
supervisory skills; 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; strong verbal
and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
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.