Section Chief, Statewide Services Division

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

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• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   

• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.  
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Alyssa Hovanec at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov 

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DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: this class is accountable for administering health, behavioral health, substance abuse programs and operations for children under supervision, care or custody of the department.

• Administers staff and operations of division and/or program;
• Develops, implements and evaluates division and/or program policies, goals and objectives;
• Designs and develops division and/or program activities;
• Oversees and monitors program implementation;
• Determines appropriate staffing levels;
• Designs and implements training programs and performance review standards for division and/or program staff;
• Assists with preparation of agency budget;
• Collects and disseminates data and other information to promote and manage healthcare quality and access;
• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact policy or program activities;
• Represents department at meetings and conferences of officials, professionals and lay groups;
• Plans research activities including monitoring, evaluation and accountability procedures;
• Prepares and recommends proposals for securing grant funds;
• May assume responsibility of division in absence of Deputy Commissioner;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • various public health systems and programs;
  • one or more of the following programs: maternal and child health, children with disabilities, social work, oral health, nutrition, veterans health or human services, behavioral health or substance abuse;
  • medical care for abused, neglected or individuals with intellectual disability and/or other underserved groups;
• Knowledge of public health education principles and practices;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills.

• A Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Connecticut professional licensure in a behavioral health discipline, where applicable.
• Significant progressive leadership experience with increasing administrative, operational, clinical, and supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating complex behavioral health programs or statewide initiatives.
• Experience managing large operational budgets and multiple state and federal funding streams.
• Experience supervising managers and leading multidisciplinary leadership teams.
• Experience developing and implementing performance measures and utilizing data to improve program effectiveness and operational outcomes.
• Experience representing executive leadership and/or facilitating collaborative initiatives with other departments or state agencies, community-based providers, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare partners.
• Experience overseeing high-profile programs and managing contracts with substantial fiscal, operational, policy, and public impact.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, long-term services and supports, housing services, substance use treatment, and services for specialty populations.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and public presentation skills.
• Experience developing workforce education and training initiatives using demonstrated content expertise with specialty areas, for example trauma-informed care, substance use disorders, LGBTQ+ populations, reproductive behavioral health, and long-term services and supports.

• Incumbents in this class who are physicians, dentists or psychologists must be eligible to obtain a license to practice in Connecticut and must obtain one within six months of employment and retain it during the course of employment.
• Incumbents in this class who are physicians may be required to be board certified in pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, family practice, child psychiatry, emergency medicine, preventive medicine or infectious disease practice.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s). 
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.

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.