Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), is currently recruiting an Education Services Specialist in the Children's Services Division located in Hartford, CT.Position Highlights: Full-time, 40 hours per week First (1st) shift Monday - Friday Hartford, CT Must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agencyAbout Us:DDS partners 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.The Position:The primary purpose of this position is to strengthen the improvements of the design and delivery of the department’s employment and day services, so that people served by DDS increase competitive employment and wages. This position will help individuals, their families, and legal guardians access benefits counseling, Medicaid, and other government programs with partial federal funding, thus saving the state from the total cost of their care.What’s In It For You: 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; 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 Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings. Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees. State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.Discover 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

For Assistance in Applying:Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.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.Contact Information:If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at (860) 418-6148 or Tommy.Wilson@ct.gov.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 Christopher Lavallee at Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Aging and DisabilityServices, Developmental Services, and Education assists in planning andexecuting a program for the improvement of education in the state, responsibleunder supervision for carrying out specific assignments of limited difficultyand scope.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in the development and administration of educational programs and services offered by the state; Provides professional leadership and guidance to school authorities, professional organizations, students and various community groups and individuals; May personally administer certain phases of educational program within the framework of bureau policy; May assist in directing the routine functioning of the bureau; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education with particular reference to the field concerned; Teaching skill; Ability to prepare reports; deal effectively with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of professional experience. Department of Aging and Disability Services: A Master's degree and three (3) years of professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience identifying informational gaps between agencies.� Experience developing curricula and leading trainings for families, providers, and other state agencies.� Experience reading and interpreting legislative bill 5001.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class in certain positions may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe 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 GeneralStatutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share generalcharacteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrativepurposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every taskand/or responsibility.