Children Services Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) have current and anticipated vacancies for multipleChildren Services Worker positions at Solnit South located in Middletown, CT.\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition Highlights:\r\n\r\n\r\n Full-time, 40 hours per week\r\n Part-Time, 32 hours per week\r\n Frist (1st) shift,7:00 am - 3:30 pm\r\n Second (2nd) shift,2:45 pm - 11:15 pm\r\n Third (3rd) shift,11:10 pm - 7:10 am\r\n Specific days to be determined\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Role:\r\nYou would be entrusted to perform a full range of basic counseling and custodial activities for residents. Along with other duties as needed, we would have you:\r\n\r\n\r\n Counsel and advise residents individually on such matters as purpose of institutionalization, problems, progress in unit and placement plans\r\n Participate in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by meeting psychological and physical needs of residents\r\n Oversee daily living activities to ensure proper care of residents\r\n Teaches residents in unit self-support skills such as basic money management, daily living habits, hygiene, etc.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout Us:\r\n\r\nWorking together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). DCF protects children who are being abused or neglected, strengthens families through support and advocacy, and builds on existing family and community strengths to help children who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those committed to the Department by the juvenile justice system.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAlbert J. Solnit Children's Center - South Campus\r\nThe South Campus is a state-administered Psychiatric facility for Connecticut's children who are under the age of eighteen, located on a 67-acre campus overlooking the Connecticut River in Middletown, CT. The center provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with severe mental illness and related behavior and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. The campus includes: Four coed hospital units, three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility cottages (PRTF), two schools, an indoor pool, playgrounds, ball eld, two gyms, recreation rooms, and outdoor picnic area.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat's In It For You:\r\n\r\nVisit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n\r\n\r\n Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work-life balance to all employees.\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nDiscover the opportunity to: \r\n\r\n\r\n Engage in a rewarding career\r\n Assist our employees so they can achieve success\r\n Make a difference in the public sector\r\n Work together in a collaborative team environment\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process. \r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY: \r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. \r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. \r\n Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. \r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. \r\n Salary Calculations: 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. \r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY: \r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."\r\n 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). \r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! \r\n 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. \r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. \r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP: \r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to at Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov. \r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state childcare facility or program this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic counseling and custodial activities for residents.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Counsels and advises residents individually on such matters as purpose of institutionalization, problems, progress in unit and placement plans;\r\n Participates in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by meeting psychological and physical needs of residents;\r\n Oversees daily living activities to ensure proper care of residents;\r\n Teaches residents in unit self-support skills such as basic money management, daily living habits, hygiene, etc.;\r\n Dispenses rewards to residents as a result of behavior;\r\n Oversees recreational activities for residents;\r\n Writes reports of significant events in unit such as runaways and accidents;\r\n Checks temperatures of residents and dispenses selected medications;\r\n Records daily activities in log book; escorts residents to destinations on and off grounds, to and from meals, class, infirmary, court, placements, etc;\r\n Disciplines children who are acting out and follows up with appropriate action;\r\n Attends staff meetings and training sessions to improve treatment and therapy skills;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n human behavior and emotions;\r\n behaviors characteristic of clients with emotional and/or behavioral disorders;\r\n proper procedures in threatening or emergency situations;\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable interpersonal skills;\r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n foster self-worth and self-identity in clients;\r\n counsel and motivate clients in coping with problems and setting achievable goals;\r\n use good judgment and assess situations.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of paraprofessional experience in an applied treatment program for emotionally disturbed, delinquent, behaviorally disordered, educationally deficient or intellectually disabled children or youth.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n \r\n An Associate's degree in the health, human services or mental health areas may be substituted for the General Experience.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Thirty (30) college credits in a course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.\r\n \r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience working in congregate care treatment programs.\r\n Experience working in a psychiatric/behavioral health, medical or hospital setting.\r\n Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.\r\n Experience with documenting significant events, critical incidents, and/or interventions.\r\n Experience with escorting residents to destinations on and off grounds.\r\n Experience advocating and teaching self-support skills to youth, reinforcing positive behaviors, and/or applying therapeutic interventions.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n \r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n \r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift or restrain residents and may have significant exposure to risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive residents.\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.\r\n