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State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1 in Torrington, Connecticut
Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1
Office/On-site
Recruitment # 241210-5664HN-001
Location Torrington, CT
Date Opened 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $75,843 - $102,391/year (Individuals New to State employment start at the minimum of the range)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 12/19/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Do you have four (4) years of experience in the care and supervision of individuals with an intellectual disability as well as one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to consider the Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1 position!
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds) ) – West Region – is accepting applications for one (1) Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1 position in Torrington, CT.
Position Highlights: PCN #18577
Office Location: Torrington, CT
Full-time | 1st Shift
Tuesday - Saturday | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Regular Days Off: Sunday and Monday
However, flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.
May be required to work nights and weekends.
Will be required to travel.
What we can offer you:
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Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
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The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
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In your role as Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1, you will have the opportunity to:
Assist in development and implementation of policies, programs, scheduling and operating procedures;
Direct, coordinate, evaluate and monitor performance of residential program unit including monitoring staff implementation of individual teaching strategies;
Confer with staff on routine operational, disciplinary and special problems;
Evaluate performance of individuals and employees in cooperation with assigned staff;
Conduct in-service training on intellectual disability practices and procedures and care of individuals;
Arrange individual search parties and coordinates emergency responses;
Review reports of subordinates and prepare periodic operational reports;
Make rounds to ensure units are clean and safe;
Related duties as assigned;
For a more comprehensive list of duties please click here (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5664HN&R1=&R3=) .
DDS Mission Statement:
The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:
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To Apply:
Incumbents must have the ability to obtain Medical administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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 applications may be considered.
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.
Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/ACT/PA/PDF/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , 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.
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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.
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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.
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Connect With Us:
If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or Edward.Magnano@ct.gov
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at rocky.young@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 assisting in the supervision and implementation of programs designed for individuals with an intellectual disability.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists in development and implementation of policies, programs, scheduling and operating procedures;
Directs, coordinates, evaluates and monitors performance of residential program unit including monitoring staff implementation of individual teaching strategies;
Confers with staff on routine operational, disciplinary and special problems;
Evaluates performance of individuals and employees in cooperation with assigned staff;
Conducts in-service training on intellectual disability practices and procedures and care of individuals;
Arranges individual search parties and coordinates emergency responses;
Reviews reports of subordinates and prepares periodic operational reports;
Makes rounds to ensure units are clean and safe;
May attend interdisciplinary team and administrative meetings;
May work with parent and community groups;
May counsel individuals or employees on problems;
May interview candidates for position openings;
May be assigned responsibility for orderly operation of facility on a shift;
May notify other departments of deficiencies and assist in implementing plans of correction within units;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
intellectual disability procedures and terminology;
modern methods of dealing with individuals with an intellectual disability;
rehabilitative and interdisciplinary process;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
administer activities of a unit;
analyze and resolve day to day problems of individuals with an intellectual disability;
Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in the care and supervision of individuals with an intellectual disability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity at the level of a Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 or 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training, preferably in an educational, nursing or social science field, may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of two (2) years of college education equalling one (1) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following experience:
Experience working with individuals with a developmental and/or intellectual disability.
Experience with procedures and terminology relating to modern methods of working with individuals with ID/DD.
Experience with rehabilitative and interdisciplinary processes.
Experience analyzing and resolving day to day problems of persons with ID/DD.
Experience conducting home visits in response to AID (formerly OPA), Immediate Protective Services, for individuals not known to the Department.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel; as well as familiarity with e-CAMRIS and CoreCT.
Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills interacting with, and communicating information to internal partners, external partners, and the public, both verbally and written.
Experience utilizing policies and procedures related to payroll, hiring, purchasing, Client accounting, data collection, and scheduling.
Experience in a supervisory capacity of staff across multiple locations, effectively developing plans to prioritize work and assignments.
Experience working with teams, clinicians, and case managers.
Experience with and knowledge of processes for identifying State of CT and federal benefit/entitlement programs.
Experience with and knowledge of ICF policies, procedures and active treatment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class will be required to possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.
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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