Quality Improvement Division Workforce Manager(State Program Manager)

Introduction

The , is now recruiting for a Quality Improvement Workforce Manager () in Hartford, CT. What We Can Do For You: Competitive starting salary 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 an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with  Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings Generous paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year Learn more about what sets us apart as an employer with our . Professional growth and development opportunities Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation Tuition reimbursement Work for a Forbes top company: - 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 for more information. Position Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m Located at 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT Hybrid work schedule Position Responsibilities:  Plan, develop, and implement systems of collaboration and support to advance early childhood workforce qualifications  Provide oversight to the operations of the OEC’s workforce programs including: Workforce Pipeline Blue-Ribbon Panel recommendations Registry Higher Education Initiatives Lab Schools Investment Initiative Work collaboratively with OEC staff and partner organizations to develop and implement policies for the operations of workforce advancement activities  Work collaboratively as a member of the team to incorporate best practices in early childhood higher education and early childhood services for young children  Create innovations that advance best practice and bring those innovations to the Early Care and Education community Collect, analyze, and summarize data to inform decision making, report on outcomes, and plan future initiatives  OEC Mission: OEC is the lead agency for early childhood services for the State’s youngest children, including early care and education, home visiting, developmental support, and program and provider development. Our mission is to support all young children by ensuring that early childhood policy, funding and services strengthen the critical role families, providers, educators, and communities play in a child’s life. We believe in ensuring all children are safe, healthy, learning and thriving, and having a strong team is critical to us successfully achieving these goals.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
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. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with , 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. Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 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 . In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.  For Assistance In Applying: Please or our Applicant Tips on How to Apply Important Information After You Apply: 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. 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 questionnaire'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. 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. Note: 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. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at . Connect With Us:
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing an agency program and/or project or directing the development and administration of programs within a division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division;  Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities; Formulates goals and objectives;  Develops or assists in development of related policy; Interprets and administers pertinent laws;  Provides input or evaluates staff;  Prepares or assists in preparation of budget;  Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities; Serves on committees and/or and task forces as required;  Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to agency mission;  Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; project management; principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Department of Labor: Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in early care and education in a private or public setting  Experience in quality improvement of local, state, or federal government funded early care and education programs  Experience with higher education planning, delivery, and implementation in support of the early care and education workforce  Experience overseeing State mandates or Federal grants and adhering to State or Federally funded requirements  Experience in program quality improvement and higher education utilizing national standards including National Association for the Education of Young Children Early Learning Program Accreditation and Accreditation of Higher Education Programs, National Association for Family Child Care, Head Start, or Montessori accreditation 

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.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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