State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Developmental Services Worker 2 (35 Hour) (5662HN)

$27.58-$37.15 Hourly / $1,930.35-$2,600.04 BiWeekly /
$50,382.00-$67,861.00 Yearly

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.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This class is to be used where the incumbent works alone at least 50% of the time or leads subordinate employees on a regular and continuing basis.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Lead Developmental Services Worker or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead Developmental Services Workers and other employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Implements programs and procedures designed to achieve objectives of department in care of individuals with developmental disabilities; 
  • Provides guidance and instructions to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships; 
  • Responsible for individuals health and safety; 
  • Implements individual program plans; 
  • Reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques; 
  • Participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals to individuals; 
  • Performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment for individuals; 
  • May lead and participate in social and recreational activities designed to develop individual potential; 
  • May act as shift charge; 
  • May attend interdisciplinary team meetings; 
  • May evaluate performance of subordinate staff; 
  • May provide orientation and basic inservice training to subordinate staff; 
  • May participate in special programs designed to fully develop potential of individuals; 
  • May administer first aid in emergency situations; 
  • May administer selected oral medications; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • fundamentals of hygiene and physical training; 
    • safety, fire and first aid procedures; 
    • interdisciplinary process for development of individual programs; 
  • Considerable interpersonal skills; 
  • Skills
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • in behavior management of individuals; 
  • Ability to
    • recognize and report behavioral change; 
    • develop a positive relationship with individuals; 
    • lead and participate in recreational and occupational activities; 
    • follow oral and written instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience in the care and supervision of individuals with developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 1 or equivalent experience in a human service field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services.
  • 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.
  • Incumbents in this class may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals.
  • Incumbents in this class may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(25)-Patient and Inmate Care

BARGAINING UNIT

(10)-HEALTH NONPROF(NP-6)

EEO

(5)-Para-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

HN 16

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 Worker 2 (35 Hour) in Salary Group HN 16 approved effective October 18, 2019. (Reviewed for content and revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-017

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/31/2024
CLASS: 5662HN; EST: 10/14/1960; REV: 2/16/2024;