Developmental Services Supervisor Of Case Management (40 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - South Region - has one (1) current full-time job opportunity for a Developmental Services Supervisor of Case Management based in the Self Determination (BSP) Division in the New Haven Office.

This is a full-time forty (40) hour per week position - 1st shift. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency, individuals, and their families.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.

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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).

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 employee may be required to provide two (2) recent professional references.

• Incumbents in this class must be eligible for certification as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional as required by Federal regulations.
• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle License.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.

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 Departments of Developmental Services and Social Services, this class is accountable for supervising Developmental Services Case Managers or Social Workers in a region or training school.

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; secures information concerning latest developments and trends in intellectual disabilities and updates Case Managers accordingly; explains departmental programs, policies and procedures to workers, individuals and the public; consults with or advises staff to consult with psychological and multi-disciplinary personnel as appropriate; observes planning support team meetings to insure compliance with DDS policies and utilization of good team process skills; makes assessments of existing resources serving individuals; monitors person centered and waiver driven quality controls and addresses concerns accordingly; assists in administration of individual participation in federal reimbursement programs; may represent facility in any legal proceedings involving individuals; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of intellectual disability case management practices; considerable knowledge of social problems resulting from intellectual disability and methods for dealing with those problems; considerable knowledge of inter-disciplinary approach to program planning; knowledge of public and private resources for persons with intellectual disability; knowledge of relationships between facilities for persons with intellectual disability, community agencies, courts and health facilities; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; supervisory ability; ability to utilize computerized software.

The General Experience is defined as one of the following:

1. A Bachelor's degree that meets the eligibility criteria for certification/designation as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional as set forth in federal regulations and interpretive guidelines and three (3) years of professional experience providing case management or casework services to an assigned caseload of individuals.

OR

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been providing case management or casework services to persons with intellectual disability.
NOTE: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Developmental Services Case Manager.

• Considerable knowledge of services and community resources available to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Considerable skills and experience in facilitating team meetings with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Considerable knowledge of the concepts of Person Centered Planning.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal benefits.
• Considerable knowledge of federal waiver requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of targeted Case Management.
• Knowledge of individual budgets.
• Knowledge and experience with the BSP program/services.
• Considerable knowledge of Abuse and Neglect Reporting, Notification and Follow-up to Immediate Protective Services Plans.
• Knowledge of self determination and self-directed supports.
• Knowledge of self advocacy.
• Considerable ability to understand and translate clinical & programmatic findings into realistic and measurable objectives.
• Ability to collect and analyze large amounts of information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a constantly changing workload.
• Strong ability to problem solve and develop creative solutions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Considerable interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and ability to use complex data systems.

1. Must be eligible for certification as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional as required by Federal regulations.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.