Children Services Unit Supervisor (40 Hour)

What we can offer you:

• To work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
• NEW: 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.
• 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.
• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A balanced work-life.

• In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 
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• 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.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.  
• Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Pinette at elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov.  
• This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 
• 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. 
• For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

In a state childcare facility or program this class is accountable for the administration of an assigned unit(s) of residential living or program activity including the training, assignment and evaluation of staff and supervision of specialized services for treatment and care of residents.

• Supervises and advises staff in care, custody and treatment of residents in unit; 
• Provides for adequate round-the-clock coverage of unit and takes necessary action in case of absences; 
• Evaluates work and reviews staff performance; 
• Works with caseworkers and/or social workers and other professional staff in making decisions through evaluation of residents’ progress and adjustment; 
• Conducts meetings with unit staff in order to discuss behavioral problems and progress of residents in unit; 
• Reviews and signs reports of significant happenings in unit; 
• Oversees distribution and use of supplies from warehouse and storage areas; 
• Reviews supply inventories to ensure they are in conformance with institution policies; 
• Maintains medical supply inventory; 
• Dispenses medications to sick residents under doctor's orders; 
• Assists security personnel in apprehension and return of runaways; 
• Initiates contraband searches to ensure residents’ safety and conformance with policy; 
• May perform emergency medical procedures; 
• May conduct group counseling sessions, lead group interaction meetings with residents of unit and write progress reports on residents; 
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • physiological and perceptual disorders; 
  • various behavior modification systems; 
• Knowledge of
  • purpose and structure of institution including its major sections, goals of treatment programs and relationship to procedures; 
  • security and fire safety procedures; 
  • disciplinary techniques and guidelines for use; 
  • laws relating to children's rights including abuse and neglect; 
  • first aid including medications and possible reactions;
• Considerable interpersonal skills; 
• Ability to
  • identify problems in group living situations arising from character disorders; 
  • mediate problems between staff members and clients; 
  • set priorities, organize activities and coordinate programs; 
  • evaluate information and determine appropriate course of action; 
  • evaluate client progress in therapy program; 
  • supervise.

Two (2) years of experience as a Lead Children Services Worker or Children Services Specialist.

Three (3) years of experience at a supervisory/lead level in the treatment and care of residents in an institution or facility for emotionally disturbed or delinquent children may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Experience working with adolescents with psychiatric disorders in a congregate care setting.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.

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.