Developmental Services Worker 1 (Part Time)

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can act as a part of a team to help make a difference not just in your community, but also on an individual level? If this sounds like you, we invite you to check out this exciting opportunity below!  

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – Southbury Training School has one (1) part-time job opportunity for a Developmental Services Worker 1, and we expect future opportunities available as well.  These opportunities will be located in Southbury, CT.  These are part-time (17.5 hours/week) positions and will be on first shift with various work schedules.  Work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.  If you wish to be considered for any of these opportunities, please apply to this recruitment.    

 In this role, we would empower you to assist in the pursuit of our mission to promote meaningful opportunities for the individuals we serve in order for them to fully participate as valued members of their communities. Specifically, we would entrust you to;  

• Assist in the implementation of policies and procedures;
• Provide assistance and mentorship to our individuals in daily living activities;
• Engage in therapeutic programs to help develop our individuals capabilities;
• Other duties as assigned.  

New hires into State service will be paid at a rate of $21.74/hour. Upon successful completion of the working test period, the Employee shall be compensated at $22.75/hour.

Benefits will be offered at a pro-rated basis due to the part time schedule.

We hope you take this opportunity to make an impact by serving your state!

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.    

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and specify their qualifications on their application. Please ensure that your application is complete as you will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application into the JobAps system.  

Note:  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.   

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.   

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

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle License.  

Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.  

Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain an F-Endorsement on their driver’s license by the completion of the working test period.      

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.  

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Julie Barker, at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
• Experience with challenging individuals.
• Experience interacting with and explaining information to individuals in a fast-paced environment that involves considerable phone and email contact.

1. 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.
   
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
3. 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.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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

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.

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.