STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Educational Projects Coordinator (35 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment #240102-1120EA-001

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Introduction

Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal human service environment in the public sector? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our team! 

THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as an Educational Projects Coordinator. This position will work with and support our Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS). In this role you will help with the coordination of internships and apprenticeships with local schools and Workforce Development Boards. The Educational Projects Coordinator will support the Bridge CT (Building Resiliency, Independence, Dignity, Growth and Empowerment) project that will develop and pilot innovative activities assisting youth with disabilities in achieving independent living, self-advocacy and competitive integrated employment (CIE) in growing CT career pathways. The project will focus on earlier engagement of services to increase the efficacy of service interventions that will increase successful employment outcomes for CT’s children and youth with disabilities with emphasis on our underserved populations. The position is funded by the Pathways to Partnership Innovative Model Demonstration Project Grant and will be retained as part of the division of BRS once the 5-year project is completed. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

HIGHLIGHTS
  • UNIT: Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS)
    • SCHEDULE: Full-time, 35 hours per week, first shift, 8:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday 
    • POSITION NUMBER: 141463
      WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
      • The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
      • A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
      • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
      • Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
      • Professional growth and development opportunities
      • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
      • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
        DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO 
        • Engage in a rewarding career;
        • Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; 
        • Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
        • Make a difference in the public sector;
        • Work together in a collaborative team environment.
        ABOUT US 
        ADS offers a myriad of programs and services to assist older adults and people with disabilities. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to: 
        • Deliver integrated aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens;
        • Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide; 
        • Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy; 
        • Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults; and 
        • Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level.

        Selection Plan

        FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: 
        Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' document or view our tutorial.

        Please Note: In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

        Please Note: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

        TO APPLY
        • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
        • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
        • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
        • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
        • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
        AFTER YOU APPLY 
        • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
        • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
        • NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
        • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
        • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
        • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
        CONNECT WITH US 
        • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. 
        • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jensine Tran at jensine.tran@ct.gov. 

        PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

        In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating early childhood, rehabilitative education, employment and/or social service programs for clients, staff and appropriate community groups and assisting the administrative official or designee in developing and implementing special federal and other grant projects.

        EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

        • Plans, develops, authors, coordinates and implements educational and/or social service programs for clients such as early childhood, college preparatory, special employment, socialization, recreation and home repairs programs; 
        • Assists in planning, developing and coordinating staff short term in-service training; 
        • Plans, develops and coordinates short term special educational programs for teachers and various appropriate community groups relating to blindness in general and actual or potential services for blind persons or others with disabilities; 
        • Assists in planning, developing and implementing of special federal and other grant programs for adults and children with disabilities; 
        • Identifies needs and determines priorities for further program development and implementation; 
        • Participates in agency public relations activities and prepares reports as required; 
        • Performs related duties as required.

        KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

        • Considerable knowledge of problems of persons with physical, visual or other disabilities and services available for such persons; 
        • Knowledge of educational and training methodology; 
        • Considerable
          • interpersonal skills; 
          • oral and written communication skills; 
        • Supervisory ability.

        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

        Seven (7) years of experience serving the blind, deaf and hearing impaired and/or persons with physical or other disabilities including considerable responsibility for coordination of educational or training programs and some experience with grant programs.

        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 education, rehabilitation or a human services area may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

        PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

        • Experience with Level Up or Pre-Employment Transition Services
        • Experience with Workforce Development Boards or Career Pathway programs
        • Experience working with rehabilitation trends, employment opportunities, and labor market research
        • Experience with project development and management designed to align polices, regulatory guidance, and reimbursement structures pertaining to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title IV
        • Experience providing accommodations and individualized services and supports
        • Experience conducting stakeholder outreach and public facing documents

        Conclusion

        AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

        The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

        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.




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