STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 2 (Part-Time)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #241002-8724HN-001

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Introduction



Are you interested in an opportunity where you can have a direct impact on individuals' lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), is seeking qualified individuals to join our team in Middletown at the Albert J. Solnit Children's Hospital - South Campus - as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 2.

Position Highlights:
  • Part-time, 32 hours per week
  • Second (2nd) shift
  • Tuesday:  12:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
  • Wednesday: 12:00pm-7:30 pm 
  • Thursday: 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
  • Friday: 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
  • Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sunday and Monday - off
  • Middletown, CT
The Role:
As a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 2 we would entrust you to implement and provide feedback regarding patient/individual progress in support of treatment plans designed by a professional therapist to improve or correct disorders in the intellectual, emotional or motor status of the individuals.

About Us:
At DCF our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference.

What’s In It For You:
  • 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;
  • Professional growth and paid professional 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 loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
Discover the opportunity to:
  • Engage in a rewarding career
  • Assist our employees so they can achieve success
  • Make a difference in the public sector
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment

Selection Plan

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Application Process:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

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

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

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.

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.

Selection Process:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

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Contact Information:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state health care facility or community based health care program at a paraprofessional level this class is accountable for implementing and providing feedback regarding patient/individual progress in support of treatment plans designed by a professional therapist to improve or correct disorders in the intellectual, emotional or motor status of the individuals.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Works in a variety of rehabilitation services;
  • Implements rehabilitation activities including but not limited to life skills and recreational groups;
  • Range of motion and exercise programs and recreational outings and activities;
  • Assists in planning rehabilitation activities and programs to improve or correct individual disorders;
  • Participates in interdisciplinary treatment teams;
  • Under the direction of a professional therapist, provides assistance and support to direct care and day services staff in program implementation and proper use of therapy equipment;
  • Assumes some responsibility for training new employees and students;
  • Observes, reports and charts individual behavior or response;
  • Prepares records and reports;
  • Cleans areas and maintains equipment and supplies;
  • Conducts minor repairs on adaptive equipment;
  • In consultation with a professional therapist may modify, design and fabricate customized adaptive equipment;
  • May prepare treatment plans and screen individuals under supervision of a professional therapist;
  • May transport and escort individuals off grounds;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • rehabilitation principles and practices;
    • physical and psychosocial disorders and their relationship to therapeutic techniques;
    • individual and group dynamics;
    • therapy equipment and supplies including proper care and maintenance;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • encourage, instruct and work effectively with individuals;
    • incorporate one or more art forms or crafts applicable to therapy program;
    • carry out instructions;
    • observe, report and chart individual behavior or response;
    • discern program results ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience working with individuals exhibiting intellectual, emotional, or motor status disorders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 1 or its equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • An Associate's degree in a recognized therapeutic discipline may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
  • 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 three (3) years. In this case the Special Requirement must still be met.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those who possess the following: 
  • Experience working with adolescents with complex psychiatric profiles.
  • Experience working in behavioral health.
  • Experience providing recreational interventions in a group and individual setting.
  • Experience as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a current certification as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Red Cross Advanced Life Saving, Red Cross Life Guard and/or in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to be certified in accordance with Department of Developmental Services regulations for the administration of medication by certified unlicensed personnel.
  • 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 Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals and may have some exposure to moderately disagreeable conditions, infectious and/or communicable diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive individuals.

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.





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