State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In a state childcare facility or program this class is accountable for performing basic duties concerning the proper care and security of residents.

Works under the close supervision of a Children Services Supervisor or other employee of higher grade; may work more independently with acquired experience.

• Serves as role model of appropriate behavior for residents to follow; 
• Performs and/or directs residents in maintenance of living quarters (dusting, washing, waxing, vacuuming, etc.); 
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions to improve treatment and/or therapy skills; 
• Writes individual reports of significant happenings in unit, e.g., runaway reports, incident reports, accident reports; 
• Oversees daily living activities to ensure proper care of residents, e.g., overseeing awakening, sleeping, eating, dressing, bathing, physical hygiene and general health; 
• Upholds security practices of institution, e.g., nightly bell system, locking of unit, checking of fire extinguishers, etc.; 
• Takes periodic count of residents to ensure all accounted for; 
• Enforces rules and regulations of the institution in unit; 
• Participates in social or recreational activities; 
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable interpersonal skills; 
• Ability to
  • communicate with and motivate clients to participate in tasks, programs, unit maintenance, etc.; 
  • portray a positive image to residents; 
  • work under stress and remain calm in difficult situations; 
  • understand and carry out oral and written instructions; 
  • understand and implement rules and regulations; 
• Willingness to learn.

High school graduation or equivalent including experience and/or training that could be expected to provide the required abilities listed above.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and/or restrain residents and may have significant exposure to risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive residents.