STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Children and Families Program Supervisor

Recruitment #211013-6584PR-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), is seeking a highly skilled and qualified Community Mental Health Program Supervisor in the Clinical and Community Consultation Division. 

The Community Mental Health Program Supervisor is a full-time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday position. Assigned to our Central Office, located at 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT, with expectations of statewide travel.

Our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient and healthy children by promoting health and mental health and developing the skills to cope with the challenges of life.

In this position we will empower you with the oversight of the department's mental health mandate compliance . You will have the opportunity to deliver evidence-based community services for youth with mental health needs, and compliance with the department's mandate of meeting the community mental health needs  of all of CT's children and youth. You will accomplish this through the oversight of several community-based services that include; Care Coordination, the Statewide Family Organization, a Statewide Learning Collaborative and a number of mental health system development projects, including providing assistance in managing the implementation of the Children's Behavioral Health Plan. 

The Ideal candidate will have:
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, across all levels of the organization as well as with internal and external partners.
Interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge of the DCF organizational structure and relationship between the department's mandate of community mental health and the department's contracted provider network.

We offer competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals.
We offer outstanding work/life balance and limitless opportunity.


We hope you take this opportunity to advance your career with us and make an impact by serving your state!

Selection Plan

All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders  13F (3a) and 13G (3a) .

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. 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.

At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, attendance reports, supervisory references, college transcripts, licenses, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency. You do not have to submit these documents with your application.

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If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Lisa Womble, Lisa.Womble@ct.gov

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for managing administrative child welfare/protective services programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Manages a component of a program within the agency including oversight of the development and evaluation of specific clinical or behavioral programs; ensures specialized services/programs are in compliance with federal, state and department mandates; identifies and develops new programs and funding sources; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides training and assistance to staff and/or outside providers; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans office work; establishes and maintains office procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies, outside officials and community regarding policies and procedures, available services and coordination of resources; prepares reports and correspondence; consults with staff on difficult cases; oversees maintenance of records; collects and analyzes program data; may interact with clients and caretakers; may interact or hear cases concerning retention of a child in community vs. institutionalization; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge and understanding of case work principles, methods, and techniques; considerable knowledge of factors which influence attitudes and behavior of individuals and families; considerable knowledge of community resources and available services; knowledge of legal basis for departmental programs and requirements; knowledge of child development; knowledge of mental health and behavioral challenges facing children and youth; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare, children's protective services, foster services, adoption or social and human services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over professional staff responsible for planning, developing or implementing administrative or program services in child welfare, children's protective services, children's mental health or juvenile justice.  

NOTE: For State employees, this is interpreted at the level of Social Worker Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

2. A Master's degree or other advanced degree in behavioral science, public administration, education, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. 

3. For State Employees, two (2) years as a Children Services Consultant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

NOTE: Closely related fields are: child welfare, applied sociology, social and/or human services, clinical psychology, child development, criminal justice, counseling, human development and family relations, human service, marriage and family therapy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in the application of trauma informed principles of mental health treatment and program design
  • Clinical experience of community mental health resources
  • Experience in quality mental health assessments and continuous quality of assurance/improvement practices
  • Experience in children's treatment interventions and evidence-based programs available, specifically in Connecticut
  • Experience developing, implementing and evaluating division/program policies, goals and objectives for serving Connecticut's children with mental health needs
  • Experience with fiscal evaluation of contracted human service programs
  • Experience working in a community provider social or human services agency
  • Experience analyzing and preparing budgets
  • Experience with the preparation and administration of grants

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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