Lead Developmental Services Worker (35 Hour)

DDS South Region


Job Location:

Groton, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 58324 - 77966
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction



Are you a current Department of Developmental Services Agency employee looking to take on a new role If so we encourage you to apply for the Lead Developmental Services Worker position today!

The State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is recruiting for multiple full-time and part-time: first (1st) second (2nd) and third (3rd) shift Lead Developmental Services Worker positions at the following locations:
North Region:
  • Newington Simsbury South Windsor and Willimantic (Windham).
South Region:
  • Groton Hamden Newington New London North Haven Waterford.
West Region:
  • Norwalk Southbury Torrington.
Position Highlights:
  • Available Locations & Schedules
  • However work flexibility is required in order to meet the needs of the agency.
  • Incumbents must have the ability to hold a Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services.
  • Incumbents must hold a valid drivers license.
  • Incumbents must hold an F-Endorsement on their drivers license.
  • Incumbents will be required to travel.
  • Incumbents may be required to work nights and weekends.
Whats In It For You:
  • 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.
We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!


Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service absent any applicable collective bargaining language and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as a working lead or as a backup to the Supervising Developmental Services Worker in the shift supervision of a work location.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Leads Developmental Services Workers on an assigned shift in implementation of residential living program for individuals in a cottage wing or other living quarter;
  • Oversees and may participate in general care of assigned living quarters and care feeding clothing and treatment of individuals;
  • Directs and advises staff on implementation of individuals daily teaching strategies;
  • Assists in evaluating performance of residential program within living quarters;
  • Confers daily with staff on routine operational disciplinary and special problems;
  • Implements policies programs and operational procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations and with regard to needs of individuals;
  • Participates in caring for and instruction of individuals in their activities of daily living;
  • Confers with parents concerning individuals status;
  • May administer selected oral medications with appropriate training;
  • May complete a variety of reports notes logs requisitions etc.;
  • May design and write residential living programs;
  • May provide orientation and in-service training to subordinate staff;
  • May order secure and distribute supplies and equipment for program functioning and individuals personal needs;
  • May attend interdisciplinary team meetings;
  • May arrange for appropriate support services such as housekeeping maintenance and laundry;
  • May administer first aid in emergency situations;
  • May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;
  • May serve as backup for Supervising Developmental Services Worker;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of modern methods of working with individuals with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities;
  • Knowledge of
    • rehabilitative and interdisciplinary process;
    • goals policies and organization of a residential living unit;
    • safety fire and first aid procedures;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • implement policies and operational procedures;
    • lead staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 2.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Hold a Medication Administration Certification
  • Experience communicating internally and externally with team members and community providers both over the telephone and in written inquiries.
  • Experience using Microsoft applications including Outlook Excel Teams and Word.
  • Experience working with non-verbal individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Experience supporting individuals that may exhibit severe challenging behaviors.
  • Experience supervising staff in supportive roles.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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 Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operators license Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Drivers license for designated positions.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties. Applicants may be required to take a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

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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