Developmental Services Worker 1

Introduction

Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Developmental Services Worker 1 position today! At the�State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – we are recruiting for multiple full-time 1st, 2nd,�and 3rd�shift�Developmental Services Worker 1�positions for our our�North Region, South Region, and� West Region's.�North Region vacancies: Danielson (Killingly), East Hartford, Ellington, Manchester, Newington, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, South Windsor, Storrs (Mansfield), and Willimantic (Windham). South Region vacancies: Middletown, New London, Newington, North Franklin. West Region vacancies: Norwalk, Torrington, Watertown. Southbury Training School vacancies: Southbury. Please note: Current DDS Employees can apply in accordance with article 15. *STARTING SALARY INFORMATION New hires to the classification of Developmental Services Worker 1 shall be paid an hourly rate of $24.00 (HM14). Upon successful completion of the working test period, the Employee shall be compensated at $25.11/hour (HN14). Employees who have previously completed a working test period in an 1199-covered direct-care position shall not be subject to this reduced training rate upon transfer or promotion. Position Highlights: Please click Here to view detailed position locations & schedules.� However, work flexibility is required in order to meet the needs of the agency Please Note: Incumbents must have the ability to obtain a Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services. Must have a valid Drivers License. Will be required to travel. May be required to work nights and weekends. In your role as a Developmental Services worker 1, you will have the opportunity to: Receive training in, then independently implement, policies and procedures designed to achieve objectives of a program for persons with intellectual disabilities; Provide assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living; Participate in therapeutic programs for development of individuals capabilities; Provide guidance and instruction to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships; Implement individual program plans; Participate in preparation, serving and feeding of meals; Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and health environment; Participate in social and recreational activities; Reinforce appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques; May administer selected oral medications with appropriate training; Perform related duties as assigned; What we can offer you: Visit our�new�State Employee Benefits Overview�page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy�work/life balance�to all employees. 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�for more information. 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

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:� Check out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our�Applicant Reference Library�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.� BEFORE YOU APPLY:� Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. � Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.� Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.� Timely Submission:�All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.� Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.� Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY:� Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).��� Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!� Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.�� The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.�� Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at�www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:� 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) Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to�Ethan Ives at�Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.� Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

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

Receives training in, then independently implements, policies and procedures designed to achieve objectives of a program for individuals with an intellectual disability; Provides assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living; Participates in therapeutic programs for development of individuals capabilities; Provides guidance and instruction to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships; Implements individual program plans; Participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals; Performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment; Participates in social and recreational activities; Reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques; May administer selected oral medications with appropriate training; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to develop a positive relationship with individuals; train individuals in self care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct; understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and/or training that could be expected to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience providing direct care services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals. Experience supporting individuals that may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain their Medication Certification as defined by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing Declaratory Ruling – Delegation by Licensed Nurses to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel,; when working in a location that does not have 24 hour nursing care. 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; may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; 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.

Salary : $45,870 - $62,188