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Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 (35 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 251017-5659HN-001

Location Newington, CT Tolland, CT

Date Opened 10/21/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $61,168 - $81,177/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 10/28/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

Are you a current Department of Developmental Services Agency employee seeking new opportunities or challenges, and has worked at the level of Developmental Service Worker 2? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 position today!

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds) ) – North Region – is currently accepting applications for three (3) full-time Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5659HN&R1=&R3=) positions.

Position Highlights:

PCN 97992

+ Location: Stafford Road, Storrs

+ Full-time | 1st shift | 70 Hours bi-weekly

+ Schedule: Tuesday and Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm; Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Thursday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

+ Regular days off: Sunday, Monday

+ Work schedule flexibility is required to meet the demands of the job.

+ May be required to work nights and weekends.

+ Will be required to travel.

+ Will be required to maintain an F-Endorsement on driver’s license.

PCN 19650

+ Location: Storrs Family Respite, Storrs

+ Full-time | 1st shift | 70 Hours bi-weekly

+ Schedule: Thursday 1:00 pm – 9:45 pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 am – 4:45 pm

+ Regular days off: Monday - Wednesday

+ Work schedule flexibility is required to meet the demands of the job.

+ May be required to work nights and weekends.

+ Will be required to travel.

+ Will be required to maintain an F-Endorsement on driver’s license.

PCN 121378

+ Location: 521 Maple Hill Ave, Newington

+ Full-time | 1st shift | 70 Hours bi-weekly

+ Schedule: Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm; Tuesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Wednesday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Thursday 9:30 am – 4:30pm

+ Regular days off: Friday, Saturday

+ Work schedule flexibility is required to meet the demands of the job.

+ May be required to work nights and weekends.

+ Will be required to travel.

+ Will be required to maintain an F-Endorsement on driver’s license.

In your role as a Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1, you will have the opportunity to:

+ Coordinate and supervise or assist in supervision of a residential living program including assigning work and evaluation staff performance;

+ Assist in development of policies, programs and operational procedures;

+ Direct implementation of policies, programs and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations and needs of individuals;

+ Arrange for fire drills and safety inspections;

+ Supervise staff by directing and advising them on work reviewing reports and conferring with them on daily operational, disciplinary and special programs;

+ Arrange for and coordinate provision for appropriate supportive care services such as housekeeping, dietary, maintenance and laundry;

+ Secure and distribute supplies and equipment for teaching strategies and individuals personal needs;

+ Arrange for individual transportation;

+ Monitor individual fund spending;

+ Assist in unit response to surveys and inspections;

+ Other duties as assigned;

What we can offer you:

+ View our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

+ A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees!

+ 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

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.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.

+ 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.

+ 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 [email protected].

+ 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.

+ 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.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ 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).

+ 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!

+ 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.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ 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.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due 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 Rocky Young at [email protected]

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as a supervisor or lead worker.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Coordinates and supervises or assists in supervision of a residential living program including assigning work and evaluating staff performance;

+ Assists in development of policies, programs and operational procedures;

+ Directs implementation of these policies, programs and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations and needs of individuals;

+ Arranges for fire drills and safety inspections;

+ Supervises staff by directing and advising them on work, reviewing reports and conferring with them on daily operational, disciplinary and special problems;

+ Arranges for and coordinates provision of appropriate supportive care services such as housekeeping, dietary, maintenance and laundry;

+ Secures and distributes supplies and equipment for teaching strategies and individuals personal needs;

+ Arranges for individual transportation;

+ Monitors individual fund spending;

+ Assists in unit response to surveys and inspections;

+ Coordinates, evaluates and may participate in residential care program within unit including care, feeding, clothing and treatment of individuals;

+ 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.;

+ May design and write residential living programs;

+ May attend interdisciplinary team and administrative meetings;

+ May coordinate community support services for individuals;

+ May administer first aid in emergency situations;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ modern methods of working with individuals with an intellectual disability;

+ goals, policies and organization of a residential living unit;

+ rehabilitative and interdisciplinary process;

+ Knowledge of

+ support services provided in residential care such as housekeeping, dietary, maintenance and laundry;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to implement policies and operational procedures;

+ Supervisory ability.

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

+ Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in the at the level of DSW2 or equivalent.

+ Experience working with individuals who have significant behavioral and psychiatric diagnoses, as well as medical needs.

+ Experience with oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders, including: guardians, doctors, teams and external programs.

+ Experience supervising staff in supportive roles.

+ Experience with Microsoft Office, including; Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

+ Maintained a valid Medication Administration Certification.

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 Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's 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; a physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive individuals; may be exposed to moderately 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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