Connecticut Careers Trainee (Social & Human Services) (40 Hour)

Target Class: Eligibility Services Worker

Recruitment #221019-1992SH-001

Location

Hartford, CT

Date Opened

10/24/2022 09:00:00 AM

Salary

$49,826* - $63,384/year *New State Employees start at minimum salary range

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

11/1/2022 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

At the State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), we are 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. We are composed of a Central Office, 14 area offices, and 2 residential facilities, and the Wilderness School.

We are seeking to fill two Connecticut Careers Trainee positions with a target class of Eligibility Services Worker in our Central Office, Revenue Enhancement Division. DCF, Central Office is located at 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with flexible hours.

Connecticut Trainees are be trained to fulfill the functions of an Eligibility Services Worker. An Eligibility Services Worker is responsible for evaluating and determining IV-E eligibility for all youth entering out-of-home care and performing annual re-determinations. As part of a team, you will be performing essential functions related to determining IV-E eligibility of youth involved with DCF that may result in claiming federal reimbursement under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. A high level of attention to detail and accuracy is required to review and access financial and biographical information, while compiling necessary documentation from various resources.

Note: Eligibility for promotion to the target class Eligibility Services Worker (Salary plan SH Grade 19) is earned upon successful completion of the training program.

The ideal candidate will:

Have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Be able to work independently and as part of a team
Have strong research and analytical skills
Have the ability to critically review work
Ability to organize workflow to meet challenging deadlines
Ability to understand and apply federal and state guidelines and statutes

Why our state

We are passionate about helping advance Connecticut into the future. Every single day is an opportunity to positively impact the lives of Connecticut citizens. Our employees:

Serve the public through meaningful work
Seek limitless opportunities to grow
Enjoy a work/life balance
Are interested in diversity and fresh perspectives

There are so many things to love about living, working, and playing in our state including these Key Facts and Figures:

#4 in the U.S. for employees with advanced degrees
#7 in private R&D investments
#3 in the country for quality of K-12 education
#5 for quality of life in the U.S.
2,000 miles of hiking/bike paths
618 miles of scenic coastline
21 world-class art museums
Five Tony-Award winning regional theatres, and more!

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Selection Plan

To Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

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.
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.
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, 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.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

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If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Elizabeth Weston at Elizabeth.Weston@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.
Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions; performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Oral and written communication skills; ability to acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; ability to understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; ability to read, interpret and understand written material; ability to perform basic arithmetical computations; ability to interpret charts, graphs and tables; learning and reasoning ability; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

NOTE:

If the target job classification has a Substitution Allowed that requires the Bachelor's or Master's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific degree areas are required for appointment to the Connecticut Career Trainee classification.
Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in social work, applied sociology, social and/or human services.
Experience working in a social services or customer service organization.
Experience using large database systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook to include creating worksheets, tables, tracking, flagging, ticklers, reporting.
Experience working in a multifaceted and high-volume organization.

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.