Children Services Unit Supervisor (40 Hour)

　　Office/On-Site

　　Recruitment # 240119-1920FK-001

　　Location East Windsor, CT

　　Date Opened 1/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $84,566 - $114,164/year

　　Job Type Open to Agency Employees

　　Close Date 1/29/2024 11:59:00 PM

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　　Introduction Are you a Department of Children and Families agency employee? Do you have equivalent experience at the level of Lead Children Services Worker or Children Services Specialist?

　　If so, apply today!

　　The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , the Department of Children and Families (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) )- Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center- PRTF, is accepting applications from qualified agency employees for the position of Children Services Unit Supervisor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1920FK&R1=&R3=) position located in East Windsor, 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 (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.

　　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 he refor 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 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) .

　　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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

　　The Role:

　　Oversee the daily operations of an assigned Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility while also overseeing and coaching Lead Children Services Workers and Children Services Workers.

　　Supervise and advise staff in care, custody and treatment of residents in unit;

　　Provide for adequate round-the-clock coverage of unit and take necessary action in case of absences;

　　Evaluate work and review staff performance;

　　Related duties as required.

　　Position Highlights:

　　Full-time, 40 hours per week, Third (3rd) shift.

　　Week 1: Sat/Sun OFF; Week 2: Fri/Mon OFF; 11:10 p.m. - 7:10 a.m.

　　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:

　　Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) our "Applicant Tips on How to Apply " page.

　　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.

　　For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

　　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.

　　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 (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.

　　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 [email protected].

　　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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　　If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anamaria Giangarra at [email protected] and reference the recruitment number.

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　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In a state childcare facility or program this class is accountable for the administration of an assigned unit(s) of residential living or program activity including the training, assignment and evaluation of staff and supervision of specialized services for treatment and care of residents.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Supervises and advises staff in care, custody and treatment of residents in unit;

　　Provides for adequate round-the-clock coverage of unit and takes necessary action in case of absences;

　　Evaluates work and reviews staff performance;

　　Works with caseworkers and/or social workers and other professional staff in making decisions through evaluation of residents’ progress and adjustment;

　　Conducts meetings with unit staff in order to discuss behavioral problems and progress of residents in unit;

　　Reviews and signs reports of significant happenings in unit;

　　Oversees distribution and use of supplies from warehouse and storage areas;

　　Reviews supply inventories to ensure they are in conformance with institution policies;

　　Maintains medical supply inventory;

　　Dispenses medications to sick residents under doctor's orders;

　　Assists security personnel in apprehension and return of runaways;

　　Initiates contraband searches to ensure residents’ safety and conformance with policy;

　　May perform emergency medical procedures;

　　May conduct group counseling sessions, lead group interaction meetings with residents of unit and write progress reports on residents;

　　Performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Considerable knowledge of

　　physiological and perceptual disorders;

　　various behavior modification systems;

　　Knowledge of

　　purpose and structure of institution including its major sections, goals of treatment programs and relationship to procedures;

　　security and fire safety procedures;

　　disciplinary techniques and guidelines for use;

　　laws relating to children's rights including abuse and neglect;

　　first aid including medications and possible reactions;

　　Considerable interpersonal skills;

　　Ability to

　　identify problems in group living situations arising from character disorders;

　　mediate problems between staff members and clients;

　　set priorities, organize activities and coordinate programs;

　　evaluate information and determine appropriate course of action;

　　evaluate client progress in therapy program;

　　supervise.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Two (2) years of experience as a Lead Children Services Worker or Children Services Specialist.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

　　Three (3) years of experience at a supervisory/lead level in the treatment and care of residents in an institution or facility for emotionally disturbed or delinquent children may be substituted for the General Experience.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience working with adolescents with psychiatric disorders in a congregate care setting.

　　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.

　　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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