STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Developmental Services Worker 2 (35 Hour)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #240424-5662HN-001

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Introduction



Are you an agency employee? Do you have one year of experience in the care and supervision of individuals with developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 1 or equivalent experience in a human service field?
If so, apply today!

The State of Connecticut, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS)- West Region, has one full-time job opportunity for a Developmental Services Worker 2 (DSW2) located at the Lower Fairfield Center (LFC), Norwalk, CT.

Comprehensive Benefit Offerings: 
  • 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.
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.
  • 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.
  • Comprehensive Benefits which include industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
  • 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. 
    The Role:
    • Implements programs and procedures designed to achieve objectives of department in care of individuals with developmental disabilities; 
    • Provides guidance and instructions to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships; 
    • Responsible for individuals health and safety; 
    • Implements individual program plans; 
    • Reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques; 
    • Participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals to individuals; 
    • Performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment for individuals; 
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Position Highlights: 
    • PCN 18445, 2nd Shift, LFC, Norwalk 70 hours biweekly
    • Week 1 (38 hrs): Friday 2p-10p; Saturday 2p-10p; Sunday 2p-8p; Monday 2p-10p; Thursday 2p-10p (Regular Days off Tuesday and Wednesday)
    • Week 2 (32 hrs): Sunday 2p-10p; Monday 2p-10p; Tuesday 2p-10p; Wednesday 2p-10p (Regular Days off Friday, Saturday, and Thursday)
    • However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.   

    • Must have a valid CT driver's license.

    • Will be required to work nights and weekends.

    • Will be required to obtain an F-Endorsement on their driver’s license by the completion of the working test period.

    • Will be required to travel.


    Selection Plan

    These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.

    For Assistance in Applying:

    To Apply:

    • 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. 

    • Must have a valid CT driver's license.

    • Will be required to work nights and weekends.

    • Will be required to obtain an F-Endorsement on their driver’s license by the completion of the working test period.

    • Will be required to travel.

    • 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.

    • At any point later in the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, attendance, supervisor references, college transcripts, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

    • If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at (860) 418-6148 or Tommy.Wilson@ct.gov.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
    • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
    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.
    • 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this 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.
    • Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
    Connect With Us:
    • If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number. 
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    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

    • Implements programs and procedures designed to achieve objectives of department in care of individuals with developmental disabilities; 
    • Provides guidance and instructions to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships; 
    • Responsible for individuals health and safety; 
    • Implements individual program plans; 
    • Reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques; 
    • Participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals to individuals; 
    • Performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment for individuals; 
    • May lead and participate in social and recreational activities designed to develop individual potential; 
    • May act as shift charge; 
    • May attend interdisciplinary team meetings; 
    • May evaluate performance of subordinate staff; 
    • May provide orientation and basic inservice training to subordinate staff; 
    • May participate in special programs designed to fully develop potential of individuals; 
    • May administer first aid in emergency situations; 
    • May administer selected oral medications; 
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Knowledge of
      • fundamentals of hygiene and physical training; 
      • safety, fire and first aid procedures; 
      • interdisciplinary process for development of individual programs; 
    • Considerable interpersonal skills; 
    • Skills
      • oral and written communication skills; 
      • in behavior management of individuals; 
    • Ability to
      • recognize and report behavioral change; 
      • develop a positive relationship with individuals; 
      • lead and participate in recreational and occupational activities; 
      • follow oral and written instruction.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    One (1) year of experience in the care and supervision of individuals with developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 1 or equivalent experience in a human service field.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Medication Certification.
    • Experience providing counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals and/or families.
    • Experience with electronic mail, word processing, and calendar and scheduling computer software.
    • Experience working with individuals with Autism.
    • Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services.
    • 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.
    • Incumbents in this class may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals.
    • Incumbents in this class 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.

    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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