State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Developmental Services Investigator (6434SH)

$36.10-$45.98 Hourly / $2,887.25-$3,678.17 BiWeekly /
$75,357.00-$96,000.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for conducting detailed investigations of allegations of abuse and neglect of persons with an intellectual disability and individuals within the autism spectrum who are receiving services funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) as specified in applicable Conn. Gen. Stat.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Developmental Services Director of Investigations or other employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Conducts detailed investigations of allegations of abuse and neglect of persons with an intellectual disability and individuals within the autism spectrum who are receiving services funded by DSS, both living and deceased, in a variety of settings including but not limited to public and private programs, natural family homes and self-hired staffing arrangements;
  • Determines need for emergency and long term protective service needs;
  • Initiates provision of and monitors protective services by state and private agencies;
  • Interviews alleged victims, perpetrators, service providers, witnesses, etc.;
  • Works cooperatively with State and local police, State's Attorneys and other protective services organizations;
  • Provides testimony at various legal and Human Resources hearings as required;
  • Provides information and referral services;
  • Maintains appropriate records and documentation;
  • Prepares comprehensive investigative reports;
  • Prepares correspondence;
  • May make public information presentations;
  • May provide formal training for state and private service providers;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • statutes, policies and procedures governing care and treatment of persons with an intellectual disability;
    • problems and needs of persons with an intellectual disability;
    • investigation techniques and methods;
    • various types of residential placement facilities and community training centers for persons with an intellectual disability;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • utilize computer software;
    • investigate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in a professional capacity with an organization, agency or educational institution which provides for case management, residential, vocational, educational, advocacy, habilitation or rehabilitation services to persons with an intellectual disability or individuals within the autism spectrum.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in a human services field, criminal justice, public administration, public health, rehabilitative services, special education, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • Law enforcement experience may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis for a maximum of six (6) additional years.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(33)-Social Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(12)-SOCIAL SERV (P-2)

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

SH 23

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 Investigator in Salary Group SH 23 approved effective August 11, 2023. (Revised to modify Substitutions Allowed section) Final No. 23-303

EFFECTIVE DATE

11/15/2023
CLASS: 6434SH; EST: 8/16/1985; REV: 11/22/2023;