STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Manager Of Community Advocacy

CRISIS Director

Recruitment #241008-5566MP-001

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Introduction


Experienced in planning, monitoring, evaluating or administering comprehensive social service or community programs? Check out this opportunity with the State of Connecticut!

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is looking to hire a Manager of Community Advocacy (CRISIS Director), located in Meriden, CT.

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.

POSITION DETAILS
This is a 40 hour per week position on a first shift, Monday-Friday schedule.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Oversee the statewide implementation of the State Police CRISIS Program (Connection to Recovery through Intervention, Support and Initiating Services);
  • Supervise CRISIS coordinators throughout the state and show oversight as to the effective implementation of the CRISIS program;
  • Improve 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;
  • Conduct and oversee public outreach/education and support of public health and safety for the residents and visitors to the State of Connecticut;
  • Oversee and help 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.
For additional duties, please see the "Examples of Duties" section below.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here. 

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.

In striving to accomplish our mission, we will embody our core values with great PRIDE:
Professionalism through an elite and diverse team of trained men and women.
Respect for ourselves and others through our words and actions.
Integrity through adherence to standards and values that merit public trust.
Dedication to our colleagues, our values, and to the service of others.
Equality through fair and unprejudiced application of the law.

For an inside look at how State of Connecticut employees Make an ImpaCT, watch the video below!
 

Selection Plan

Recruitment-specific information:
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. 

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 on the job opening, 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 current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
Important information for after you apply:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Questions about this position should be directed to Jake Ferrari at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Offices of the Secretary of State and Workforce Strategy and the Departments of Education, Emergency Services and Public Protection, Labor, Social Services, Transportation and Veterans Affairs this class is accountable for developing, advocating and/or managing community liaison relationships and programs impacted by agency policy and services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of a program; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development or revision of policies and standards;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Evaluates staff; 
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of unit and/or division budget;
  • Maintains contacts and acts as liaison with federal, state, municipal, corporate, community and/or legislative leaders to identify and resolve issues relative to impact of agency programs on local operations and programs;
  • Provides technical assistance and administrative oversight to state, local and/or regional boards in development and implementation of plans and programs; 
  • Serves as an advocate with federal and/or state government or providers on behalf of agency and community programs;
  • Develops action plans and works with community programs to implement these plans; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence;
  • May review and make recommendations on requests for additional funding or expanded services; 
  • May perform related duties in areas of grant management and administration;
  • May prepare statistical reports;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • public or urban policy; 
    • program evaluation and monitoring functions; 
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • develop, implement and evaluate goals and objectives; 
    • develop and manage budgets and grants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, evaluating or administering comprehensive social service or community programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.

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 business administration, planning, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working with a law enforcement agency;
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;
  • Experience with community outreach relative to the current opioid crisis;
  • Experience in a supervisory position;
  • Experience building, expanding, maintaining strong partnerships between public health and public safety partners.

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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