State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Developmental Services Training School Director (5691MP)

$67.29-$91.75 Hourly / $5,382.84-$7,339.55 BiWeekly /
$140,492.00-$191,562.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services, Southbury Training School this class is accountable for administering the programs and operations of the training school and all phases of both residential and non-residential programs for individuals with an intellectual disability.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Administers programs and operations of training school; directs all staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Administers staff and operations of Southbury Training School through intermediate supervisors, establishing programs, coordinating activities and evaluating results;
  • Presides at administrative conferences with department and unit heads to formulate and develop agency policies and priorities; 
  • Approves programs and procedures and directs execution of programs and implementation of policies; 
  • Confers with relatives and professional consultants regarding individuals with an intellectual disability and ensures conformance of all activities and procedures with statutory laws governing individuals with an intellectual disability; 
  • Directs and coordinates programs for residential and day services for individuals with an intellectual disability;
  • Prepares budgets and plans building needs in conference with department heads and Commissioner; 
  • Works with parent groups and other community agencies to coordinate services within region and advocate for individuals with an intellectual disability;
  • Coordinates services related to a variety of federal programs;
  • Responsible for effective personnel programs and uniform administration of union contracts; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

APPOINTMENT

In accordance with Section 19a-447 of the Connecticut General   Statutes the Director of each Training School shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Developmental Services and shall be removable in the same manner.  The Director shall be a trained administrator of services and facilities engaged in the care, custody, treatment and training of individuals with an intellectual disability.  Each Director shall be subject to the direction of the Commissioner of Developmental Services and shall be responsible for the operation and the administration of the training school.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(25)-Patient and Inmate Care

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 73

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

The replaces the existing specification for the class of Developmental Services Training School Director in Salary Group MP 73 approved effective August 11, 2023. (Reviewed in accordance with CGS 5-200a) Final No. 24-228

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/18/2024
CLASS: 5691MP; REV: 10/21/2024;