Developmental Services Worker 1 (35 Hour Entry Level)
Recruitment #190417-5661HM-002
Location |
Waterford, CT
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Date Opened | 4/18/2019 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $20.29/hour |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 4/26/2019 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - South Region's Public Division - has one (1) full-time seasonal Developmental Services Worker 1 (Horticultural Activities Director) position located at Camp Harkness, Waterford, CT.
Camp Harkness is located in Southeastern Connecticut on the shores of Long Island Sound. The 102-acre property in Waterford CT is comprised of open and wooded land and includes tidal marsh and beachfront. Facilities at Camp Harkness include year-round and seasonal cabins, year-round cottages, seasonal tent sites, barnyard animals, picnic pavilions & grills, accessible playscape, scenic walkway and overlook, bathhouse, beach with seasonal boardwalk, gardens, dining hall, lodge, and infirmary. Camp Harkness is owned by the State of Connecticut and managed by the Department of Developmental Services.
This is a full-time 35 hour per week 1st shift position. Schedule of Sunday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The pay rate is $20.29 per hour. This position is responsible for the supervision and coordination of Horticulture activities at Camp Harkness.
This is a seasonal position and will end no later than November 7, 2019. Incumbents will not be entitled to any State employee benefits.
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.
If selected for further consideration, at the time of interview, State employees may be required to provide two (2) most recent Service Ratings and non State employees may be required to provide two (2) recent professional references.
• Must be at least 20 years old as of April 26, 2019
• Incumbent must possess and retain a valid Red Cross Waterfront Life Guard certification (Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid).
• Incumbent must be a certified Lifeguard for appointment.
• All certifications must be valid from the beginning to the end of the working period.
• Incumbent must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam.
• Incumbent must be able to work for the full season and must complete all required DDS training.
• Must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle license.
This posting MAY require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. Please regularly check your email for notifications. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Cindy Lukaszewicz at Cindy.Lukaszewicz@ct.gov or 203-294-5037.
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.
Receives training in, then independently implements, policies and procedures designed to achieve objectives of a program for persons with intellectual disabilities; provides assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living; participates in therapeutic programs for development of individuals capabilities; provides guidance and instruction to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships; implements individual program plans; participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals; performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment; participates in social and recreational activities; reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques; may administer selected oral medications with appropriate training; performs related duties as required.
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.
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.