STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Dance And Movement)

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Recruitment #241206-6894HC-001

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Introduction



Why Join Us?
Are you interested in a career that you are passionate about and receive personal fulfillment while making a difference? If this sounds like you, the State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) wants you to be a part of our team!

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our team at the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center in Middletown, CT (inpatient) as a Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Dance and Movement). Together, let's partner with children, families, and communities to build hope and create opportunities.

As a Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Dance and Movement), you will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and applying recognized therapeutic fields to provide treatment for individuals with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities. Your duties will include:
  • Evaluating and assessing the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents.
  • Planning and implementing dance and movement therapy sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to determine and successfully implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Detailing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure flawless execution.
  • Providing a safe and supportive environment to encourage patient participation and progress.
  • Engaging with families and community resources to support comprehensive treatment approaches.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • Dance/Movement Therapy experience or academic background.
  • Proven experience working with children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances.
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work the specified second shift, part-time, 34 hours per week.
  • Dedication to our mission and values of providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
We prioritize the well-being of our employees and recognize the importance of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. Alongside competitive compensation, we provide a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
    Your Schedule
    This position is part-time, 34 hours per week, and follows a second shift schedule:
    • Sunday - Off
    • Monday - Off
    • Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
    • Wednesday: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm.
    • Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
    • Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    • Saturday: 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Join us in our ambitious goal to provide outstanding care and support to the children and families we serve. If you are passionate about dance and movement therapy and are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

    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. 

    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.

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

    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 Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In a state facility this class is accountable for the evaluation, planning and application of a recognized therapeutic discipline to provide treatment for individuals with an intellectual disability, emotional disabilities and physical disabilities.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Evaluates individuals level of functioning by assessing behavior and reviewing medical, social and emotional case histories;
    • Writes and implements treatment plans using a specific modality;
    • Conducts individual and group activities, consulting with other professionals and selecting appropriate techniques and materials to teach skills to correct disorders in mental, emotional or motor status of an individual;
    • Attends case conferences, actively participating in admission, treatment and discharge planning;
    • Observes, records and evaluates individual progress;
    • Participates in or assists in conducting training programs for staff therapists and rehabilitation and nursing students;
    • Uses data from observation and diagnostic evaluations to develop goals and new activities;
    • Administers and interprets evaluations in specialty areas;
    • Requisitions and distributes supplies;
    • Adapts musical, art and recreational equipment used in designated discipline;
    • May attend workshops and conferences;
    • May transport and escort individuals to off grounds activities;
    • May perform prevocational activities with individual;
    • May participate in and plan special activities within community;
    • May perform duties in individual home or community setting;
    • May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional;
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Knowledge of
      • principles and practices of the therapeutic dance and movement discipline;
      • physical and intellectual disorders;
      • individual and group dynamics;
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Skill in application of therapeutic techniques.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Four (4) years of professional experience in the appropriate professional rehabilitation therapy program specialty performing such activities as program evaluation, planning and application for individuals with an intellectual disability, emotional disabilities and physical disabilities.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    College training in the appropriate recognized therapeutic dance and movement discipline 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.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Preference will be given to those who possess the following:
    • Experience working with children and / or adolescents
    • Experience working in a congregate care setting - inpatient or residential
    • Experience facilitating rehabilitation therapy groups for adolescents
    • Experience with crisis de-escalation, specifically being involved in physical restraints of clients
    • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
    • Experience providing rehabilitation therapy services to a diverse population

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a certificate as a Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.), and/or life saving (CPR, First Aid) from the American Red Cross.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in use of American sign language in certain positions.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury and to moderately disagreeable job conditions while providing treatment to individuals with disabilities.

    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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