STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

General Worker

North Region

Recruitment #190621-4112MW-001

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) -North Region - currently has one (1) part-time job opportunity for a General Worker position based at the Newington Office.

This is a 20 hour per week position with a schedule of Monday through Friday: 10:30am - 2:30pm. However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

This position is open to the Public. Applicants must be an individual, who is DDS eligible and receives supports from DDS.

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.

Selection Plan

If selected for further consideration, at the time of interview, employee may be required to provide letters of reference.

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.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is used in the following ways:

1. PATIENT WORKER: In accordance with Sec. 5-198 (17) of the Connecticut General Statutes, patient workers are defined as, patients of state institutions who receive compensation for services rendered therein. Examples of duties include: cleans wards, kitchens, dining rooms and other areas within facility or institution; performs simple tasks in preparation, handling or distribution of foods; helps in maintenance work such as cutting grass, shoveling snow, moving supplies, collecting and dispensing trash, rubbish and garbage; distributes, empties and sterilizes glassware, wash basins, bed pans, etc.; makes beds, stores linens, collects and counts soiled laundry; may assist in physical care of patient; may participate in workshop or other work activity center.

2. STUDENT WORKER: In accordance with Sec. 5-198 (15) of the Connecticut General Statutes, student workers are defined as students in educational institutions who are employed on a part-time basis. This class is limited to matriculating students enrolled in educational institutions who are employed on a part-time basis at such educational institutions. Incumbents who are classified as student workers may not work more than (6) months, the equivalent of 1040 hours, in a calendar year.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This position will provide oversight and staffing of the reception and mail room areas at the Hartford Regional Center. In addition, this individual will answer phone calls, assist in making copies for all DDS employees located in this building, screen visitors, alert employees of visitors, and allow visitors access to the administration office area once signed in. The individual will assist in sorting delivered mail and assist in getting deliveries to recipients. Other duties will be assigned as required.

Conclusion

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.