Children and Families Program Supervisor

　　Hybrid

　　Recruitment # 240117-6584PR-001

　　Location New Britain, CT

　　Date Opened 1/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $89,028 - $121,387/year

　　Job Type Open to Agency Employees

　　Close Date 1/29/2024 11:59:00 PM

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　　Introduction

　　Are you a current State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Children and Families ( DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) ) employee looking to tackle a more supervisory role? If so we invite you to read more!

　　At the DCF we are currently recruiting to fill one vacancy for a Children and Families Program Supervisor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6584PR&R1=&R3=) position in our New Britain Office.

　　Position Highlights:

　　Full-time, 40 hours per week

　　First (1st) shift

　　Monday - Friday

　　New Britain office, 1 Grove Street, New Britain, CT 06053

　　About Us:

　　DCF's (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Our family-centered, strength-based approach to our work seeks to improve the well-being of the children and families we serve.

　　What We Have To Offer!

　　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

　　Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage

　　Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

　　Retirement healthcare offerings

　　Professional growth and development opportunities

　　Outstanding work-life balance (http://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPsummer2021.pdf)

　　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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information

　　We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!

　　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 equiv alent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qu alifications 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 [email protected].

　　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.

　　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 [email protected] .

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for managing administrative child welfare/protective services programs.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Manages a component of a program within the agency including oversight of the development and evaluation of specific clinical or behavioral programs; ensures specialized services/programs are in compliance with federal, state and department mandates; identifies and develops new programs and funding sources; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides training and assistance to staff and/or outside providers; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans office work; establishes and maintains office procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies, outside officials and community regarding policies and procedures, available services and coordination of resources; prepares reports and correspondence; consults with staff on difficult cases; oversees maintenance of records; collects and analyzes program data; may interact with clients and caretakers; may interact or hear cases concerning retention of a child in community vs. institutionalization; performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge and understanding of case work principles, methods, and techniques; considerable knowledge of factors which influence attitudes and behavior of individuals and families; considerable knowledge of community resources and available services; knowledge of legal basis for departmental programs and requirements; knowledge of child development; knowledge of mental health and behavioral challenges facing children and youth; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; supervisory ability.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Eight (8) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare, children's protective services, foster services, adoption or social and human services.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

　　One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over professional staff responsible for planning, developing or implementing administrative or program services in child welfare, children's protective services, children's mental health or juvenile justice.

　　NOTE: For State employees, this is interpreted at the level of Social Work Supervisor.

　　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 or other advanced degree in behavioral science, public administration, education, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

　　For State Employees, two (2) years as a Children Services Consultant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

　　NOTE: Closely related fields are: child welfare, applied sociology, social and/or human services, clinical psychology, child development, criminal justice, counseling, human development and family relations, human service, marriage and family therapy.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience providing knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures, method and techniques

　　Experience providing knowledge of legal basics for department programs and requirements

　　Experience providing insight in child development, mental health and behavioral challenges facing children, youth and families

　　Experience participating in the agency's racial justice initiatives

　　Experience relaying information to public audiences and developing measurement outcomes to prove messages are understood

　　Experience building relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders

　　Experience leading staff, facilitating committees and building consensus

　　Experience making informed and timely decisions in high stress situations

　　Experience reviewing data and implementing results leading towards quality improvement and strategic planning

　　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.

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