Pupil Services Specialist

Office/On-site

Recruitment #230601-6659T4-001

Location

Hartford, CT

Date Opened

6/6/2023 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$65,477 - $99,154/year (*New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

6/13/2023 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you interested in a career that you are passionate about and receive personal fulfillment while making a difference, then we invite you to take this opportunity to be a part of our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is looking for multiple qualified applicants to join our team as a Pupil Services Specialist! These roles will be a part of our newly created Juvenile Justice Educational Oversight Unit (JJEOU).

What We Have To Offer!

To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
Retirement healthcare offerings
Professional growth and development opportunities
Outstanding work-life balance

Your role as a Pupil Services Specialist:

Pupil Service Specialist works to collaborate with receiving schools, youth serving agencies, employers, and other community supports to plan and manage successful transition. Inclusive of all agencies (juvenile justice, probation, school)
Advocate for students' academic, social and emotional well-being, as well as support student’s efforts to find employment, post graduate options and beyond. The PSS is also responsible for communicating with reentry coordinators, and student’s network of supports
Track educational credits of youth while in and out of home placement and document the success of placements following youths’ reentry into their communities through strategic goal setting and progress monitoring

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

Be organized, resourceful, and have strong time management skills
Possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines
Be detail-oriented and be adaptable
Have experience working with confidential and time-sensitive information

Schedule

All roles are full-time, first shift, 35 hours per week
Monday - Friday Schedules
Located in our Central Office in Hartford
These roles will require statewide travel

JJEOU

The JJEOU was established to assure youth and young adults in juvenile justice facilities are receiving educational services and supports consistent with the standards of the Connecticut State Department of Education and meets the performance expectation of the Commissioner of the DCF.

At DCF, we have a mission of Partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and help us to complete our mission!

Selection Plan

Application Process:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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.

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.

Selection Process:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

Contact Information:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state institution, facility or region within a state unified school district, performs professional services within the area of pupil personnel and special education services in a school setting and serves in a resource capacity and consultant to teachers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs services for students in the area of special training such as educational diagnosis, counseling, speech and hearing, social work, or psychological services; serves in a resource capacity to educational staff and other appropriate individuals; confers with parents and teachers concerning individual students and assists in planning educational programs; keeps records and makes necessary reports; may serve as liaison with school systems and community services; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of the philosophy and methods of service delivery to the assigned disciplines; knowledge of the principles and practices of education and or services for special needs population; ability to motivate students; ability to communicate at the appropriate level; ability to establish cooperative relationships with those contacted in planning educational programs; ability to prepare written reports; ability to perform educational testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree which includes a planned program of preparation for the field in which the special services are performed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience acting as a liaison between students, former education placements, outside agencies, local school programs, and other interested parties
Experience with individual and group counseling of students
Experience participating and contributing student information as a member of the Student Study Teams (SST) and Planning and Placement Team (PPT) process
Experience monitoring the achievement of Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Transition Plan (ITP) objectives
State of Connecticut certification in at least one of the following: School Counselor (068), School Psychologist (070), School Social Worker (071) or Special Education (065)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must possess an appropriate certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in special education or special services areas such as school counselor (elementary or secondary), speech and hearing consultant, school psychologist, psychological examiner or school social worker.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

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.