STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1

Office/On-site

Recruitment #221222-5664HN-001

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Introduction



Do you have human service experience coordinating residential programs for the individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities? If so, discover this opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – Southbury Training School - Currently has three full-time, 35 hours per week job opportunity for a Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1, (PCN 016152; 099896; 017697) based out of Southbury.  

We offer competitive benefits including:
  • Health and dental insurance 
  • Retirement plan
  • Group life insurance
  • Other supplemental benefits. 
  • Paid time off 
  • 13 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to 
  • Vacation leave accruals
  • Sick leave accruals
  • Personal leave accruals
State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services Mission and Vision Statements
The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

All citizens supported by the Department of Developmental Services are valued contributors to their communities as family members, friends, neighbors, students, employees, volunteers, members of civic and religious associations, voters and advocates.  These individuals:
  • Live, learn, work and enjoy community life in places where they can use their personal strengths, talents and passions.
  • Have safe, meaningful and empowering relationships.
  • Have families who feel supported from the earliest years and throughout their lifetimes.
  • Have lifelong opportunities and the assistance to learn things that matter to them.
  • Make informed choices and take responsibility for their lives and experience the dignity of risk.
  • Earn money to facilitate personal choices.
  • Know their rights and responsibilities and pursue opportunities to live the life they choose.
    The Schedules
    These are first (1st) shift positions, with a work schedule of: 
    1. PCN 016152: Unit 1 – Sunday thru Thursday: 8:30AM – 4:00PM, Regular Days Off: Friday & Saturday 
    2. PCN 099896: Unit 4 – Sunday thru Thursday: 8:30AM – 4:00PM, Regular Days Off: Friday & Saturday 
    3. PCN 017697: Unit 4 – Tuesday thru Saturday: 8:30AM – 4:00PM, Regular Days Off: Sunday & Monday 
    Work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.
    Apply Today!
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    Selection Plan

    If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Jennifer Borenski, EEO Specialist 2 at (860) 418-6143 or Jennifer.Borenski@ct.gov.

    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.
    • These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
    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.
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    • 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 the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for assisting in the supervision and implementation of programs designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Assists in development and implementation of policies, programs, scheduling and operating procedures; directs, coordinates, evaluates and monitors performance of residential program unit including monitoring staff implementation of individual teaching strategies; confers with staff on routine operational, disciplinary and special problems; evaluates performance of individuals and employees in cooperation with assigned staff; conducts in-service training on intellectual disability practices and procedures and care of individuals; arranges individual search parties and coordinates emergency responses; reviews reports of subordinates and prepares periodic operational reports; makes rounds to insure units are clean and safe; may attend interdisciplinary team and administrative meetings; may work with parent and community groups; may counsel individuals or employees on problems; may interview candidates for position openings; may be assigned responsibility for orderly operation of facility on a shift; may notify other departments of deficiencies and assist in implementing plans of correction within units; performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    Considerable knowledge of intellectual disability procedures and terminology; considerable knowledge of modern methods of dealing with individuals with intellectual disabilities; considerable knowledge of rehabilitative and interdisciplinary process; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to administer activities of a unit; ability to analyze and resolve day to day problems of individuals with intellectual disabilities; supervisory ability.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Four (4) years of experience in the care and supervision of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity at the level of a Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 or 2.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    College training, preferably in an educational, nursing or social science field, may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of two (2) years of college education equalling one (1) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience interacting and working with rehabilitation and interdisciplinary processes.   
    • Experience working with policies and procedures related to payroll, purchasing, data collection and scheduling.
    • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

    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.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

    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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