STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1 (35 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment #230124-5664HN-001

Introduction


Do you have experience working with programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (ID/DD)? Are you looking to tackle a more supervisory role? If so, then the State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has just the opportunity for you to join our team as a Residential Program Supervisor 1!

State employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes: 
  • Excellent health and dental coverage 
  • A generous retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • 13 paid holidays
  • A healthy work/life balance
In this role, we would entrust you to assist in supervising and implementing programs crafted for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, along with other duties as needed, we would have you:
  • Working in conjunction with the Business Office, will assist in reconciling individual finances and Unit funds
  • Makes rounds to ensure that units are stocked with all necessary supplies that are needed for the individuals, and submits purchase orders for individuals and units
  • Assist in the development and implementation of policies, programs, scheduling, and operating procedures
  • Coordinate, evaluate, and monitor the performance of staff to ensure we are living up to our mission
  • Act as a mentor to counsel staff and individuals on their problems
Schedule
  • Full time, 35 hours/week
  • Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Work schedule flexibility is required as a part of this role 
We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make an impact by serving your state!

Selection Plan

To Apply:

  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. We are no longer accepting resumes in accordance with PA 21-69. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization.
  • Travel will be required with this position.
  • Possession of a valid valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required.
Important Information After You Apply:
  • 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 immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules
  • 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, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • 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.
Connect With Us:
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
  • If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Jennifer Borenski, DDS EEO Specialist 2 at  Jennifer.Borenski@ct.gov.  
  • Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives via email at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.

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 working with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), using modern methods, procedures and terminology
  • Experience utilizing rehabilitative and interdisciplinary processes resolving day to day matters of persons with ID/DD.
  • Experience interacting with individuals from vary backgrounds in a professional manner 
  • Experience administering activities of multiple residential settings
  • Supervisory experience 
  • Experience with policies and procedures related to payroll, purchasing, data collection and scheduling
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel

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.