Developmental Services Worker 2 (Part-time)(Office/On-site)
Part Time
Introduction
Are you a current Department of Developmental Services Agency employee looking to take on a new role? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Developmental Services Worker 2 position today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – South Region – is recruiting for one (1) Part-time Developmental Services Worker 2 (DSW2) position located at Westfield Street in Middletown, CT.
Position Highlights:
PCN 22940
- Part-time | 2nd Shift
- Schedule: Friday & Saturday | 1:00 pm – 9:45 pm
- However, work flexibility is required in order to meet the needs of the agency.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with F Endorsement.
- Will be required to travel.
In your role as a Developmental Services Worker 2, you will have the opportunity to:
- Implement programs and procedures designed to achieve the objectives of department in the care of individuals with developmental disabilities;
- Provide guidance and instruction to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships;
- Implement individual program plans;
- Reinforce appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques;
- Participate in preparation, serving and feeding of meals to individuals;
- Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and health environment for individuals;
- May lead and participate in social and recreational activities designed to develop individual potential;
- May act as a shift charge;
- May attend interdisciplinary team meetings;
- May evaluate performance of subordinate staff;
- May provide orientation and basic in-service training to subordinate staff;
- May participate in special programs designed to fully develop the potential of individuals;
- May administer first aid in emergency situations;
- May administer selected oral medications;
- Other duties as assigned.
What we can offer you:
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- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
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Mission Statement:
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.
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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To Apply:
- Must have a valid CT driver’s license.
- 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.
- Must have the ability to obtain a Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- 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 applications may be considered.
- 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.
- Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, 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.
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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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- 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.
- Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
Connect With Us:
- If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or Edward.Magnano@ct.gov
- If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at rocky.young@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Implements programs and procedures designed to achieve objectives of department in care of individuals with developmental disabilities;
- Provides guidance and instructions to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships;
- Responsible for individuals health and safety;
- Implements individual program plans;
- Reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques;
- Participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals to individuals;
- Performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment for individuals;
- May lead and participate in social and recreational activities designed to develop individual potential;
- May act as shift charge;
- May attend interdisciplinary team meetings;
- May evaluate performance of subordinate staff;
- May provide orientation and basic inservice training to subordinate staff;
- May participate in special programs designed to fully develop potential of individuals;
- May administer first aid in emergency situations;
- May administer selected oral medications;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- fundamentals of hygiene and physical training;
- safety, fire and first aid procedures;
- interdisciplinary process for development of individual programs;
- Considerable interpersonal skills;
- Skills
- oral and written communication skills;
- in behavior management of individuals;
- Ability to
- recognize and report behavioral change;
- develop a positive relationship with individuals;
- lead and participate in recreational and occupational activities;
- follow oral and written instruction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in the care and supervision of individuals with developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 1 or equivalent experience in a human service field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:
- Medication Certification.
- Experience providing counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
- Experience with electronic mail, word processing, and calendar and scheduling computer software.
- Experience working with individuals with Autism.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals.
- Incumbents in this class may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals.
- Incumbents in this class may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.
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.