Leadership Associate (Confidential)
Recruitment #210720-5989VR-001
| Location |
Middletown, CT
|
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 7/26/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $62,119* - $89,163/year (*New State Employees start at minimum of salary range) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 8/6/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction
Services (DMHAS), is seeking an individual with a passion for
fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment to join an agency that
truly believes all employees have the shared responsibility to promote and
provide equal opportunity; diversity and inclusion. If this sounds like
something you would love to be a part of, then we invite you to apply! Who we are:
The DMHAS
is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and
wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network
of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that
foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
Who you are:
The successful candidate will have attention to detail, be reliable,
confidential and possess excellent written and oral skills. You will come to us
with effective conflict resolution skills, and the ability to apply analytical
thinking to your work. You must be able to plan and organize work, adjust to
changing priorities, and achieve objectives within strict deadlines.
You will participate in a Leadership Associate Program
to enable yourself to develop the experience and competencies required to
independently and successfully perform the Target Class position (Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1) by the conclusion of the Program. This position is within the Office of the
Commissioner, EEO Unit, located at Connecticut Valley Hospital, 1000 Silver Street in
Middletown. This is a full-time, 40 hours
per week. The work schedule is Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The position number is 128075.
The chosen candidate will be provided with supervision and assistance
during the training period, so at the conclusion of the program they will be
able to independently perform the required duties of the position including but
not limited to:
- Conducting employee counseling regarding affirmative action issues;
- Developing and/or revising affirmative action procedures and policies;
- Providing employer-employee relations counseling;
- Acting as a mediator for informal discrimination complaints;
- Interviewing and conducting impartial investigations and making fact based decisions;
- Compiling and analyzing statistical affirmative action data;
- Assisting with the development and implementation of agencies’ affirmative action plans and programs;
- Conducting sexual harassment prevention training, diversity training and other EEO/affirmative action related training programs;
- Serving as the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for assigned agencies;
- Assisting agency legal staff with related special projects; and other related duties.
We participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as
well as paid time off! We encourage a healthy work-life balance to all employees.
Interested in knowing more about the work of a state employee? Check out the video below!
Selection Plan
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual
language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment
rules. Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications - as listed on the
job opening - will be considered for this role, as determined by qualifications
stated on the submitted application.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this
recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close
date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide
confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will
be provided through your JobAps portal account.
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.
Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your
resume in the “Resume Tab” of your application as you will be unable to make
revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. Individuals
considered for interview will be required to submit additional documentation
supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may
include performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college
transcripts, licensure, etc. You do not have to attach these documents to
your application.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact
Doreen Clemson at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov or
(860) 785-9855.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency incumbents in this class participate in a formal development program designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify for appointment to a designated managerial or professional confidential class assigned to the MP Pay Plan.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Participates in a formal development program designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed in order to qualify for appointment and advancement to a designated managerial or professional/ confidential class; performs/learns the duties of the designated function; performs/learns leadership skills and develops leadership traits; prepares program progress reports; attends managerial meetings germane to designated function; prepares and gives presentations; assists in major projects; participates in budget preparation and management; attends formal training courses; may lead special projects; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; considerable ability to understand and apply state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable ability to analyze and solve problems; considerable ability to effect and manage change; considerable ability to plan for and implement excellent customer service; considerable ability to learn a new knowledge base in functional area; considerable ability to learn and apply policy and procedure; managerial aptitude.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class at the completion of the development program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will possess:
- Experience in one or more of the following fields: Diversity and Inclusion, Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Human Resources, Labor Relations; Compliance with Policy Standards; Law and Government;
- Experience developing and conducting presentations in person and virtually;
- Experience creating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for analytics, formatting and using formulas, functions, and pivot tables;
- Experience with Microsoft Word, including formatting, document merge and creating tables;
- Experience writing and proofing reports based on information gathered; and
- Experience in developing strategic recruitment efforts, including, but not limited to the use of social media to reach targeted groups.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Prior to appointment to this class there must be an approved managerial or professional confidential designated class identified to which the incumbent will be appointed upon successful completion of an approved development program. Incumbents in this class must meet the experience and training requirements of the identified designated class at the end of the development program.
2. The work schedule for this classification is full-time. Incumbents must work a full-time forty (40) hours per week schedule.
3. Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. The length of the development program should be designed around the requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent but in no case should be less than one (1) year or exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.
4. All appointments to this class shall be under terms of an approved development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Department of Administrative Services.
5. No additional working test period shall be required upon successful completion of the development program.
2. The work schedule for this classification is full-time. Incumbents must work a full-time forty (40) hours per week schedule.
3. Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. The length of the development program should be designed around the requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent but in no case should be less than one (1) year or exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.
4. All appointments to this class shall be under terms of an approved development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Department of Administrative Services.
5. No additional working test period shall be required upon successful completion of the development program.
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.
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