STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Children Services Unit Supervisor (40 Hour)

Recruitment #211124-1920FK-001

Introduction


Are you a leader interested in a career where you can make a difference, do what you are passionate about and receive personal fulfillment? If so, we invite you to discover this outstanding opportunity to join our dedicated team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), Albert J. Solnit North campus in East Windsor, CT, is seeking a full-time (40 hour), Children Services Unit Supervisor.

Scheduled hours are:
Third Shift - 11:10 p.m. - 7:10 a.m.
Week One: Saturday and Sunday off.
Week Two: Friday and Monday off.

In this position you will discover the opportunity to:
  • Ensure that coaching, mentoring and the implementation of the core principles are performed at the highest level of care.
  • Ensure that staff have the necessary training and knowledge to implement the initiatives for strength based, gender responsive and trauma informed care.
  • Monitor the strength based, gender responsive and trauma informed programming ensuring the competencies are reviewed during shift meetings, monthly cottage meetings and individual staff supervision.
  • Ensure the implementation of each child comprehensive treatment plan is individualized, strength based, gender responsive and trauma informed.
The Solnit North Campus serves as a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, providing treatment to adolescent males between the ages of 13 and 17 with complex psychiatric needs. Our program is designed to be the bridge from hospital to home and community, or as a diversionary placement to avoid the need for a hospital stay. Components of the program include: comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment; 24-hour supervision and monitoring; individual, group and family therapy; medication evaluation and management; intensive case management; and in-home support.
Our mission: is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference.

We offer: the same competitive benefits you are accustomed to, including medical, vision and dental insurance as well as retiree health insurance. Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. Also group life insurance and other supplemental benefits. We offer outstanding work/life balance and limitless opportunity.

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

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Children and Families 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).

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 

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

Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. 

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. 

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 a state child care facility or program this class is accountable for the administration of an assigned unit(s) of residential living or program activity including the training, assignment and evaluation of staff and supervision of specialized services for treatment and care of residents.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Supervises and advises staff in care, custody and treatment of residents in unit; provides for adequate round-the-clock coverage of unit and takes necessary action in case of absences; evaluates work and reviews staff performance; works with caseworkers and/or social workers and other professional staff in making decisions through evaluation of residents progress and adjustment; conducts meetings with unit staff in order to discuss behavioral problems and progress of residents in unit; reviews and signs reports of significant happenings in unit; oversees distribution and use of supplies from warehouse and storage areas; reviews supply inventories to insure they are in conformance with institution policies; maintains medical supply inventory; dispenses medications to sick residents under doctor's orders; assists security personnel in apprehension and return of runaways; initiates contraband searches to insure residents safety and conformance with policy; may perform emergency medical procedures; may conduct group counseling sessions, lead group interaction meetings with residents of unit and write progress reports on residents; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of physiological and perceptual disorders; considerable knowledge of various behavior modification systems; knowledge of purpose and structure of institution including its major sections, goals of treatment programs and relationship to procedures; knowledge of security and fire safety procedures; knowledge of disciplinary techniques and guidelines for use; knowledge of laws relating to children's rights including abuse and neglect; knowledge of first aid including medications and possible reactions;considerable interpersonal skills, ability to identify problems in group living situations arising from character disorders; ability to mediate problems between staff members and clients; ability to set priorities, organize activities and coordinate programs; ability to evaluate information and determine appropriate course of action; ability to evaluate client progress in therapy program; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a Lead Children Services Worker or Children Services Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Three (3) years of experience at a supervisory/lead level in the treatment and care of residents in an institution or facility for emotionally disturbed or delinquent children may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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.