Developmental Services Worker 1 (35 Hour Entry Level)

Recruitment #210406-5661HM-008

Location

East Hartford, CT
Ellington, CT
Glastonbury, CT
Killingly, CT
Mansfield, CT
Newington, CT
Rocky Hill, CT
Simsbury, CT
Windham, CT

Date Opened

4/10/2021 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$21.74/hour

Close Date

4/19/2021 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you looking for a seasonal position where you can make a difference in your community? If so, we have an extraordinary opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - North Region currently has 19 seasonal job opportunities for a Developmental Services Worker 1, at multiple locations in the North Region.

We strive to empower our staff to actively help our state's citizens and our neighbors who need it the most! We care deeply about fulfilling our mission to partner with the individuals we support and their families. We aim to support lifelong planning, and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

Locations:

Spring Street, Glastonbury
Goodwin Street, East Hartford
Great Pond Road, Simsbury
Maple Hill Avenue, Newington
Maple Street, Rocky Hill
Middle Turnpike, Storrs
Hartford Regional Center, Mountain Road, Newington
North Street, Willimantic
Taos Road, Danielson
Wappingwood Road, Ellington

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. First, second, and third shifts available with varying schedules.

Salary: $21.74 per hour. There are no benefits with this position.

Duration: Position will end no later than November 4, 2021.

Apply Today: To provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; assist our individuals so they can achieve success; make a difference in the public sector; and work together in a collaborative team environment.

Selection Plan

Due to the Seasonal status of this posting, current DDS permanent employees will not be considered for this recruitment.

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.

Considerations:

Applicants must be able to work for the full season and must complete all required DDS training.
Incumbents must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam.
Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties and work well with other staff and individuals. Lifting and transferring light equipment, working outside for extended periods and in inclement weather.
Must have a valid Driver's License as travel will be required.

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.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Elizabeth Weston at Elizabeth.Weston@ct.gov

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and/or training that could be expected to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Experience working with medically fragile individuals.
Experience working with behaviorally challenging individuals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain their Medication Certification as defined by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing Declaratory Ruling – Delegation by Licensed Nurses to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel,; when working in a location that does not have 24 hour nursing care.
Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
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.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

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.