STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Leadership Associate (Target Class: State Program Manager)

Leadership Associate (Managerial) | Hybrid

Recruitment #230626-6567VR-001

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Introduction



Are you looking for the next step in your career with DMHAS?
Come make your impact with the Office of the Commissioner!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a current DMHAS employee to join our team as a Leadership Associate (PCN 139558), with a target job class of State Program Manager. This position will support priority Human Resource improvement initiatives within the DMHAS Office of the Commissioner.  Find out more information regarding this amazing opportunity below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Work Shift: First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: 410 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: 
  • Implement/manage the launch of the new LPN to RN program. This includes coordinating info sessions and other events and strategies supporting LPNs participation in the program while working. (tutoring support, part time, schedules, etc)
  • Promote the current strategic partnership with Southern MSW program. This includes promoting enrollment, getting DMHAS staff SIFI certified, identifying opportunities for MSW internship placements, and identifying opportunities for DMHAS participation in classroom, campus events, etc. 
  • Streamlining the synopsis process to improve the impact of recruitment efforts. This will include form design, process flow, and communication with stakeholders.
  • Developing targeted outreach plan to promote career opportunities at DMHAS.  These activities may be independent or in collaboration with clinical recruiter and may include events or opportunities for paid job advertisements.
  • Support our Human Resources related priority initiatives including: National Health Care Service Corps application and liaise with facility leaders to support successful application for designation, followed by promotion of the program and training staff to answer questions about program.
  • Collaborate as appropriate with Workforce Development, HR, OLR and facilities to develop/launch training programs designed to improve management skills or address other agency priorities and with the goal to make them permanent in the LMS.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • 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.
  • This position 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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 have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov, 860-924-7053.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency incumbents in this class participate in a formal development program designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify for appointment to a designated managerial or professional confidential class assigned to the MP Pay Plan.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Participates in a formal development program designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed in order to qualify for appointment and advancement to a designated managerial or professional/ confidential class;
  • Performs and/or learns the duties of the designated function;
  • Performs and/or learns leadership skills and develops leadership traits;
  • Prepares program progress reports;
  • Attends managerial meetings germane to designated function;
  • Prepares and gives presentations;
  • Assists in major projects;
  • Participates in budget preparation and management;
  • Attends formal training courses;
  • Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May lead special projects;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • understand and apply state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • analyze and solve problems;
    • effect and manage change;
    • plan for and implement excellent customer service;
    • learn a new knowledge base in functional area;
    • learn and apply policy and procedure;
  • Managerial aptitude.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class at the completion of the development program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with grant writing
  • Posess an Instructor certification
  • Experience with Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
  • Experience with curriculum development
  • Experience coordinating large scale complex cross functional/organizational public sector projects
  • Experience using pivot tables in Microsoft Excel

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Prior to appointment to this class there must be an approved managerial or professional confidential designated class identified to which the incumbent will be appointed upon successful completion of an approved development program. Incumbents in this class must meet the experience and training requirements of the identified designated class at the end of the development program.
  • The work schedule for this classification is full-time. Incumbents in this class must work a full-time forty (40) hours per week schedule.
  • Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. The length of the development program should be designed around the requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent but in no case should be less than one (1) year or exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.
  • All appointments to this class shall be under terms of an approved development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Department of Administrative Services. 5. No additional working test period shall be required upon successful completion of the development program.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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