State of Connecticut Executive Branch

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.

Initially works under the close supervision of a Developmental Services Worker or other employee of higher grade; works more independently with acquired experience.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.

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.