State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Developmental Services Resource Compliance Coordinator (40 Hour) (1608EH)

$33.18-$42.34 Hourly / $2,654.14-$3,386.60 BiWeekly /
$69,273.00-$88,390.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for conducting quality review, licensing and contractual adherence training and inspection visits at Community Living Arrangements, Supportive Living, Day Services, Community Companion Homes and other facilities operated by private providers to ensure quality of care to consumers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of a higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs activities to ensure private providers, the resource, adhere to the terms and conditions of the contract and state licensing requirements, entered into with the Department as it relates to quality of consumer care;
  • Prepares for an announced or unannounced on-site inspection by reviewing any previous licensing citations, neglect and abuse and other critical incidents;
  • Utilizes a survey questionnaire for a structured inspection;
  • Tours the facility to inspect for fire code compliance, safety precautions and compliance, cleanliness, appropriate individual bedroom set-up, bathrooms, adequate storage areas and inspects the first aid supplies and OSHA kit;
  • Reviews the fire drill book for an evacuation plan, Level of Need and Individual Plans, emergency relocation plans and other required safety documents;
  • Observes consumers and interviews one resident to assess if the individual has well-being and happiness;
  • Reviews the interviewed resident's program plans for individualized programs, social interaction, medical plans and determines if the program is appropriate;
  • Provides program recommendations as needed;
  • Reviews the individual's medical file for doctor's orders, prescribed medications taken as directed and medical visits are provided;
  • Reviews individual personal finance record and ensures cash on hand is accounted;
  • Interviews select staff to test their knowledge of policy, procedures and the specifics of the individual's program;
  • Provides on-site instruction for pre-licensees and post licensees, improvement initiatives or corrective action;
  • Takes appropriate action if an immediate jeopardy is identified;
  • Gives feedback to the facility manager during the quality review, documents findings on the survey questionnaire and completes the report and enters it into the quality review database;
  • May assist with the removal and placement of individuals due to neglect and abuse;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • modern methods of care, treatment and education of individuals with an intellectual disability living in various community settings;
    • education or instructional techniques;
    • agency policy and procedures;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • apply agency policy and procedures;
    • perform inspections and individual review;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in the care, monitoring and individual life planning or directly providing support services to individuals with an intellectual disability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • An Associate’s degree or sixty (60) credit hours of college education may substitute for (1) year of the General Experience.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for two (2) years of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(09)-Education

BARGAINING UNIT

(14)-EDUCATION B (P-3B)

EEO

(5)-Para-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

EH 20

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Developmental Services Resource Compliance Coordinator in Salary Group EH 20 approved effective July 01, 2022. (Revised to update terminology, modernize format and add an Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-216

EFFECTIVE DATE

08/21/2023
CLASS: 1608EH; EST: 10/4/2013; REV: 8/25/2023;