Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1(Office/On-site)

2 weeks ago

East Hartford, United States State of Connecticut Full time

Introduction
Are you a current State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), employee looking to tackle a new role with more supervisory responsibility? If so, we invite you to read more about this opportunity to become a Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1

At the DSS, North Region, we are currently recruiting for qualified applicants to join our team as a Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1, in the in Public Programs, East Hartford, CT.

What We Have To Offer

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Your role as a Developmental Services Residential Program Supervisor 1

In this role, you would be accountable for assisting in the supervision and implementation of programs designed for individuals with an intellectual disability. Along with other duties as needed, we will have you;

Oversight of all aspects of running four (4) Community Living Arrangements (CLA) settings for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Assist in the development and implementation of policies, programs, scheduling and operating proceduresDirect, coordinate, evaluate and monitor performance of a residential program unit including monitoring staff implementation of individual teaching strategiesConfer with staff on routine operational, disciplinary and special problemsEvaluate performance of individuals and employees in cooperation with assigned staff

Position Highlights:

PCN: 19790Location: Public Programs, East HartfordFull Time: 70/hour Biweekly, First (1st) ShiftSchedule: Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Regular Days Off: Friday, SaturdayHowever, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the jobTravel between DDS locations on site and across the state may need to be done at short notice

 You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector for the State of Connecticut We encourage you to apply today
Selection Plan
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. 

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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.For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.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.Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

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 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 using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.Experience with DDS computer systems; e-CAMRIS, and CORE.Experience communicating, interacting with, and explaining information to internal partners, external partners, and the public.Experience with DDS policies and procedures related to payroll, hiring, purchasing, data collection, and scheduling.Experience as a supervisor with responsibility of supervising staff across multiple DDS locations.Experience working with teams, clinicians, and case managers.Experience with managing crisis situations in community settings.Experience in identifying community resources for individuals with disabilities.Experience assisting individuals to develop life skills and providing families training to assist with residential life skills.Experience with and basic knowledge of types of assistive technology (AT) to promote independence for individuals with ID.Experience with and basic knowledge of State of CT and federal benefit/entitlement programs.Experience with effectively developing plans to prioritize work and assignments.
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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