Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 (35 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - North Region - currently has one (1) full-time, thirty-five (35) hours per week job opportunity for a Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 based at 411 Wetherell Street, Manchester.

Position details are as follows:

This is a full-time, thirty-five (35) hour per week position. The work schedule is 1st & 2nd Shift:
Tuesday: 8:30am - 3:30pm; Wednesday: 1:00pm - 8:00pm; Thursday: 8:00am - 3:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 7:00am - 2:00pm.
Regular Days Off: Sunday & Monday. However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

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.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT 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. 

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

• Must have a Valid Driver's License
• Travel will be required

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 Carol Bailey-Laud at Carol.Bailey-Laud@ct.gov or 203-294-5002.

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as a supervisor or lead worker.

Duties consistent with SDSW job specification. The SDSW provides leadership, supervision and direction for five (5) individuals living in a licensed CLA. Duties and responsibilities include: oversees payroll, overtime distribution and approval; develop & implement individual centered teaching strategies and train staff to successfully implement these programs; implementation of licensing procedures & plan of corrections; insure DDS Policies & Procedures are followed to ensure health & safety of all individuals; trains all individuals in fire and emergency evacuations drills; insures employees assists each individual with meal preparation/planning, grocery shopping and leisure activities in the community; manages individuals in-house funds; conducts and manages staff orientation/inservice training; provides direct supervision to employees on all shifts; functions as the liaison between the CLA, day program providers, parents, guardians, IDT and community medical providers; works with medical personnel to insure medical appointments are scheduled and completed timely;  insures maintenance and daily upkeep of the home is maintained, trains staff and completes performance reviews; performs other duties as required. Incumbent may be required to "work in coverage." 

Considerable knowledge of modern methods of working with individuals with intellectual disabilities; considerable knowledge of goals, policies and organization of a residential living unit; considerable knowledge of rehabilitative and interdisciplinary process; knowledge of support services provided in residential care such as housekeeping, dietary, maintenance and laundry; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to implement policies and operational procedures; supervisory ability.

One (1) year's experience working with persons with individuals with intellectual disabilities at the level of Developmental Services Worker 2.

• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
• Good writing and communications skills
• Computer proficiency (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)

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.

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 some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive individuals; may be exposed to moderately 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.