Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 (35 Hour)(Office/On-site)

Description

• May attend interdisciplinary team and administrative meetings;
• Arranges for individual transportation;
• May coordinate community support services for individuals;
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• Assists in development of policies, programs and operational procedures;
• Coordinates and supervises or assists in supervision of a residential living program including assigning work and evaluating staff performance;
• Coordinates, evaluates and may participate in residential care program within unit including care, feeding, clothing and treatment of individuals;
• Supervises staff by directing and advising them on work, reviewing reports and conferring with them on daily operational, disciplinary and special problems;
• Assists in unit response to surveys and inspections;
• May design and write residential living programs;
• Directs implementation of these policies, programs and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations and needs of individuals;
• Secures and distributes supplies and equipment for teaching strategies and individuals personal needs;
• Collaborate with regional respite center leadership to promote quality service to our clients in daily living activities
• May provide orientation and in-service training to subordinate staff;
• May complete and review for accuracy a variety of reports, notes, logs and requisitions, etc.;
• Arranges for and coordinates provision of appropriate supportive care services such as housekeeping, dietary, maintenance and laundry;
• Lead and guide staff in the implementation of policies and procedures
• May administer first aid in emergency situations;
• Arranges for fire drills and safety inspections;
• Monitors individual fund spending;

Requirements

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• oral and written communication skills;
• modern methods of working with individuals with an intellectual disability;
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel, as well as DDS e-camris and CORE-CT.
• PCN: 22421, 1st shift FT 70 hrs/Biweekly
• Experience working in an ICF setting and adhering to ICF regulations.
• Experience with approaches to progressive discipline, and a thorough understanding of the DDS Work Rule.
• LFC, I&J, Norwalk
• Experience as a supervisor with responsibility of supervising staff across multiple locations, effectively developing plans to prioritize work and assignments.
• Experience assisting individuals to develop life skills.
• Considerable knowledge of
• Experience with basic knowledge of types of Assistive Technology (AT), and other modern approaches, to promote independence for individuals with ID.
• Experience managing crisis situations within an ICF Residential Campus setting.
• Supervisory ability.
• interpersonal skills;
• Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
• Experience with DDS policies and procedures related to payroll, hiring, purchasing, data collection and scheduling.
• Experience communicating, interacting with, and articulating information to internal partners, external partners, and the public in a professional capacity.
• Knowledge of
• Ability to implement policies and operational procedures;
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.
• Experience identifying community resources for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• The 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.
• support services provided in residential care such as housekeeping, dietary, maintenance and laundry;

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance