STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Social Worker - Health Care Professional (40 Hour)

CRISIS Coordinator

Recruitment #241003-7749FP-001

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Introduction


Are you looking to grow your Social Work career with the State of Connecticut?


PLEASE NOTE: This is a grant funded position. The selected candidate will be placed in this vacancy under a durational appointment approximately through 9/30/2027. Benefits and leaves will be subject to the Connecticut General Statutes. A successful candidate in a durational role will gain valuable professional experience but will be required to apply to any permanent positions after the durational period, if interested in continuing state service.

What We Can Offer You
Position Highlights
  • The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.
  • Responsibilities include public outreach/education and support of public health and safety for the residents and visitors to the State of Connecticut. 
  • Develop and provide essential resources, support to Connecticut organizations and State Agencies, such as, but not limited to DMHAS, DCF, CT State Police, other local LE Agencies, Connecticut Universities/Colleges, local school organizations, and local community organizations. 
  • This coordinator position improves public health and safety by connecting individuals in need with appropriate services through DHMAS and the Local Mental Health Authorities throughout the state of Connecticut. 
About Us
The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.

Selection Plan

Before you apply:
  • 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. 
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • 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 assistance in applying, please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!
Important information for after you apply:
Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview: 

State Employees
  • Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
  • Completed CT-HR-13
Non-State Employees
  • Two (2) professional references contact information including name, email, and phone Number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor).
  • Completed CT-HR-13
Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process. 

Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field. 

  • 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 questionnaire'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.
  • 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.
  • 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, 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.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch, but it does not impact your state service credit.
Questions about this position should be directed to Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, this class is accountable for providing professional social work services and/or programs required by communities and/or individuals to promote and sustain social functioning.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Connection to Recovery through Intervention, Support and Initiating Services (CRISIS) Coordinator position within the CSP-Bureau of Special Investigations. 
  • Responsibilities include public outreach/education and support of public health and safety for the residents and visitors to the State of Connecticut. 
  • Develop and provide essential resources, support to Connecticut organizations and State Agencies, such as, but not limited to DMHAS, DCF, CT State Police, other local LE Agencies, Connecticut Universities/Colleges, local school organizations, and local community organizations. 
  • This coordinator position improves public health and safety by connecting individuals in need with appropriate services through DHMAS and the Local Mental Health Authorities throughout the state of Connecticut. 
  • Liaison between State Police and Local Mental Health Authorities. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • social, psychological, economic and medical factors that influence behavior of individuals;
    • group dynamics;
    • casework and group work methods;
  • Knowledge of community resources available to individuals and families;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • conflict resolution skills;
  • Ability to
    • utilize computer software;
    • plan service programs that meet established individual and/or community needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience providing casework or group work services to an assigned caseload of individuals or families.

NOTE: Qualifying experience at this level will include:
  • use of professional interviewing techniques;
  • practiced skill facilitating and guiding group sessions to meet therapeutic objectives;
  • assessment of client needs and functioning level achieved through continuing casework contacts and evaluation of social work interns.

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 behavioral health, counseling, psychology, special education or vocational rehabilitation may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • A Master's degree in social work may be substituted for the entire General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working with a law enforcement agency;
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook;
  • Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders over the phone, through email, and in person;
  • Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), recovery, and the current opioid crisis;
  • Experience in social work, a hospital, a medical or public health program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language for designated positions within the classification.
  • Incumbents in this class will be required to travel with in the State of Connecticut.

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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