Developmental Services Worker 1 (35 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #230905-5661HN-001

Location

Cromwell, CT
East Hartford, CT
Glastonbury, CT
Groton, CT
Killingly, CT
Mansfield, CT
New London, CT
Newington, CT
North Franklin, CT
Norwalk, CT
Norwich, CT
Simsbury, CT
South Windsor, CT
Southbury, CT
Torrington, CT
Waterford, CT
Windham, CT

Date Opened

9/11/2023 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$44,751 - $60,671/year

Job Type

Open to Agency Employees

Close Date

9/18/2023 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a current State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) employee looking for a new opportunity? If so, we invite you to read more about this opportunity to become a Developmental Services Worker 1!

At the DDS we are recruiting for qualified applicants to join our team a Developmental Services Worker 1 (DSW1) at our Southbury Training School, DDS North Region, DDS South Region, and DDS West Region.

What We Have To Offer!

The opportunity 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
NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Your Role As A Developmental Services Worker 1

As a DSW1, we would empower you to work as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals. This would include:

Implementing programs and procedures to Agency standards
Provide assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living
Participate in therapeutic programs for development of individuals capabilities
Other duties as assigned

Position Highlights

These are full time roles on first, second, or third shift across numerous, which includes; Cromwell, East Hartford, Glastonbury, Groton, Killingly (Danielson), Mansfield (Storrs), Newington, New London, North Franklin, Norwalk, Norwich, Simsbury, South Windsor, Southbury, Torrington, Waterford, and Windham (Willimantic).

Please click the link below for all Southbury Training School, DDS West Region, DDS South Region, and DDS North Region DSW1 Full Time opportunities that are currently available:

DSW1 Full Time Opportunity Schedules - Department of Administrative Services (jobapscloud.com)

We encourage you to continue your career with us and see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DDS team!

Selection Plan

Additional Recruitment Information:

Must have a valid CT driver's license

Will be required to travel

Will be required to complete an F-Endorsement application process on their driver’s license by the completion of the working test period

May be required to work nights and weekends

Application Process:

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.

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:

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, DDS EEO 1 at (860) 418-6148 or Tommy.Wilson@ct.gov.

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 the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Receives training in, then independently implements, policies and procedures designed to achieve objectives of a program for persons with intellectual disabilities; provides assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living; participates in therapeutic programs for development of individuals capabilities; provides guidance and instruction to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships; implements individual program plans; participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals; performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment; participates in social and recreational activities; reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques; may administer selected oral medications with appropriate training; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable interpersonal skills; ability to develop a positive relationship with individuals; ability to train individuals in self care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and/or training that could be expected to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain their Medication Certification as defined by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing Declaratory Ruling – Delegation by Licensed Nurses to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel,; when working in a location that does not have 24 hour nursing care.
Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.

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.