Developmental Services Director Of Nursing Services

　　Hybrid

　　Recruitment # 240112-5692MP-001

　　Location Waterbury, CT

　　Date Opened 1/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $121,848 - $166,144/year

　　Job Type Open to Agency Employees

　　Close Date 1/29/2024 11:59:00 PM

　　Go Back Apply View Benefits (http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Introduction

　　The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds) ), West Region is recruiting for a DS Director of Nursing Services (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5692MP&R1=&R3=) in Waterbury!

　　What we can offer (https://youtu.be/y6n9M1Qd5fo?si=WjCdUm0NqX89kvso) you:

　　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.

　　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 and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) .

　　The 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.

　　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 to all employees.

　　Position Details:

　　Hybrid

　　Full Time 40 hours per week

　　1st shift: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

　　However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.

　　About Us:

　　The mission of the Department of Developmental Services 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.

　　Apply today to d iscover the opportunity to:

　　Engage in a rewarding career.

　　Assist our employees so they can achieve success.

　　Make a difference in the public sector.

　　Work together in a collaborative team environment!

　　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.

　　Please visit our ' Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) ' page or view our tutorial (https://youtu.be/Y8sOb10qYXQ?si=w4GRBV2u8wvhTKLL) .

　　The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

　　If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, DDS EEO 1 at (860) 418-6148 or [email protected] .

　　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.

　　In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application 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.

　　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, transcripts, diplomas, 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.

　　Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Pinette at [email protected].

　　This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

　　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] .

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

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for directing nursing services at a training school or in a region.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Member of Regional Executive Management Team.

　　Administrative and management oversight of regional psychological and behavioral health services, regional allied health services.

　　Supervision of Self Advocate Coordinator assigned to the Health Services Division.

　　Conduct training and presentations as requested.

　　Coordinates and oversees Do Not Resuscitate process.

　　Collaborates with Quality Management Director.

　　Participates in Programmatic Administrative Reviews and discharge meetings.

　　Community hospital liaison to address issues, placements, and transition.

　　Oversees dental clinics.

　　High visibility in region.

　　Works closely with private providers.

　　Works in conjunction with Individual, Family and Self-Determination Division and Private Division.

　　Monitors and collaborate to prevent nursing home placements.

　　Assists in Southbury Training School transitions into the community.

　　Participates in regional and statewide Mortality Review Meetings.

　　24/7 responsibility for regional health services.

　　Performs related duties as required.

　　More information can be found here (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5692MP&R1=&R3=) .

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Considerable knowledge of

　　principles and practices of nursing;

　　nursing trends and resources for individuals with an intellectual disability;

　　Knowledge of

　　and ability to apply management principles and practices;

　　relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

　　community nursing;

　　current developments in field of nursing;

　　interviewing and counseling techniques;

　　research procedures as applied to nursing;

　　Considerable

　　interpersonal skills;

　　oral and written communication skills.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Two (2) years of experience in hospital, institution or community nursing in a consultative or supervisory capacity working with individuals with an intellectual disability.

　　NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Supervising Nurse or Nurse Consultant.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.

　　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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