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<h4>Introduction</h4> Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?&nbsp;If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our hospital’s team!&nbsp; THE POSITION The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services&nbsp;(DMHAS)&nbsp;is seeking a Community Clinician to join their team.&nbsp; HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>FACILITY:&nbsp;Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)</li><li>ADDRESS:&nbsp;78 Triangle Street, Danbury, CT</li><li>UNIT: Young Adult Services (YAS)</li><li>SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm</li><li>POSITION NUMBER: 25912</li></ul> WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked one of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A health&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul> DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO <ul><li>Provide treatment and case management services to clients, including implementing individualized treatment plans, assisting with access to community resources, and monitoring clients' progress within mental health and community support systems;</li><li>Conduct intake assessments, facilitate counseling sessions, provide education on daily living skills, and intervene in crises while ensuring compliance with treatment protocols;</li><li>Provide direct care and monitor medication compliance, provide, input in team consultations, and transport clients to appointments as needed.</li></ul> ABOUT US&nbsp; DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.&nbsp; WCMHN&nbsp;was formed in 1996 in order to coordinate clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of Region 5 contracted and state-operated mental health services. Their&nbsp;mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect.&nbsp; Within this service system, there are three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, which are located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington. In partnership with WCMHN, they provide and coordinate local clinical services. Over 200 staff including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation and mental health workers provide services for persons with a long-term mental illness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Approximately 7,000 clients receive services in a variety of programs, including peer support programs, recovery services, supported employment, homeless services, residential, crisis services, jail diversion, outpatient, case management, Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and young adult services.&nbsp; PLEASE NOTE <ul><li>A comprehensive&nbsp;medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:&nbsp; Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Please Note:&nbsp;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. TO APPLY <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY&nbsp; <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.&nbsp;</li><li>This posting&nbsp;may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews&nbsp;will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.&nbsp;Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>Candidates&nbsp;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 which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> CONNECT WITH US&nbsp; <ul><li>Due to&nbsp;the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates&nbsp;will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Pamela Rochette at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov" target="_blank">Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services community based behavioral health program, this class is accountable for providing clinical assessment and evaluation of treatment programs for an on-going primary caseload of clients for a behavioral health treatment team. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Functions primarily to implement treatment plans for clients on caseload;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides case management services to clients;</li><li>Assists clients in linking with community support systems and agencies;</li><li>Monitors clients progress within mental health and community support systems;</li><li>Performs intake, evaluation and assessment of treatment programs under supervision of a licensed independent practitioner;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in counseling sessions;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides education and training to clients in community living and activities of daily living skills;</li><li>Monitors clients medication compliance and coordinates meetings with team psychiatrists or nurses as necessary;</li><li>Provides appropriate interventions to clients in crisis including outreach, counseling and/or referral to other service providers;&nbsp;</li><li>Completes all required documentation related to client treatment in accordance with established procedures;</li><li>May transport clients to and from appointments;</li><li>May assist in development of treatment plans for new clients;</li><li>Performs related duties as required, for more information click here.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>behavioral health counseling techniques;</li><li>social work methodology, casework, group work and community mobilization;</li><li>family dynamics and dynamics of interpersonal relationships;</li><li>social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence attitudes and behaviors of clients and families;</li><li>community resources available to individuals and families;</li><li>approaches to treatment;&nbsp;</li><li>psychotropic and addiction medications;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to prepare clear and concise reports and case histories.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> A Bachelor’s degree in a health care field and two (2) years of experience working independently using clinical case management techniques in a behavioral health setting. NOTE: Case management is defined as primary responsibility for the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment of client progress towards meeting treatment objectives as outlined in an approved treatment plan. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>A Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or other clinical discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>A current Connecticut license as a registered professional nurse and two (2) years of experience working in a psychiatric setting may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.</li><li>A Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and two (2) years at the level of a Mental Health Assistant 2 independently performing the full range of paraprofessional case management in a behavioral health setting may be substituted for the General Experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working with the young adult population.</li><li>Experience working with individuals with complex behavioral health and/or substance-related conditions to provide community-based case management services including support to obtain housing, entitlements, and medical care.</li><li>Experience utilizing outreach and engagement strategies to support adults with complex behavioral health and/or substance-related conditions in community-based settings.</li><li>Experience collaborating with clients and a multidisciplinary team to develop person-centered recovery plans.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain licensure or certification in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be a certified substance abuse counselor.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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.

State of Connecticut

Community Clinician (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> The&nbsp;State of ConnecticutDepartment of Transportation(CTDOT)&nbsp;is currently recruiting for a (Transportation Planner 2),in the Environmental Resources Compliance Unit of the Office of Environmental Planning.&nbsp; This position is within the Bureau of Policy and Planning, at our Headquarters, located in Newington CT.&nbsp; The focus of this unit is to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and permit conditions related to construction and maintenance projects carried out by CTDOT. This position will be dedicated to overseeing and leading environmental permitting and construction compliance initiatives for our Design-Build Program.&nbsp;&nbsp; WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul> THE ROLE This position will be part of a unit of professionals responsible for ensuring compliance and oversight of CTDOT construction projects with State and Federal water and natural resource permit approvals and stormwater registrations issued for work in or affecting regulated areas or natural resources. This unit acts as the lead liaison with the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (US ACOE) and other State and Federal regulatory agencies during construction and post-construction.&nbsp; This is a highly specialized unit requiring experience to make informed decisions and provide practical, analytical, and strategic guidance to direct staff, and other CTDOT bureaus as well as contractors and sub-contractors. The selected candidate will also be responsible for ensuring effective communication and working relationships both internally with CTDOT design and construction teams as well as with other State and Federal agencies and outside stakeholders.&nbsp; This unit is also responsible for supporting CTDOT’s Design-Build Program initiative, contract development, oversight and permitting for emergency situations, stormwater mapping initiatives under the CTDOT MS4 permit, as well as regularly responding to the public regarding drainage and flooding complaints.&nbsp; Additional Duties include: <ul><li>Conducts field work and planning studies relative to all transportation modes for the movement of people and goods</li><li>Conducts and directs surveys related to environmental studies, land use, and transportation needs</li><li>Develops, coordinates, and evaluates transportation programs</li><li>Collects, analyzes, and updates data related to impacts of transportation facilities, projects, and programs and makes recommendations based on this analysis</li><li>Performs trend, economic, and environmental analyses of transportation related data</li><li>Prepares statistical and written reports and environmental impact statements</li><li>Reviews studies, surveys, and technical documents for conformance with department standards, needs, and state and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Provides planning assistance and coordinates activities and projects with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, private consultants and outside stakeholders</li><li>Investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects</li><li>Reviews proposed legislation and distributes information; may perform site analysis work</li><li>Performs related duties as required&nbsp;</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)</li><li>First shift</li><li>Location:&nbsp; Newington, CT</li><li>P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit</li><li>This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found&nbsp;here.&nbsp;Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office</li><li>Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and may be required to travel, primarily within the state. Incumbents in this class may be required to perform field work in all weather conditions and on active construction sites.</li></ul> ABOUT US As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,200 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving the State’s resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening&nbsp;you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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 individual listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Act 21-69,&nbsp;the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please 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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the&nbsp;other.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.&nbsp;</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this&nbsp;recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound&nbsp;by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> Connect With Us: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;Sharon McIntosh,&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov" target="_blank">Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov</a>. Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in transportation planning studies, programs and related activities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> WORKING LEAD LEVEL:&nbsp; <ul><li>As assigned by a supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> ADVANCED LEVEL:&nbsp; <ul><li>Performs complex tasks and assignments in developing, coordinating and reviewing transportation planning programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Recommends, coordinates or participates in transportation demonstration projects;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in preparation and negotiation of agreements and contracts;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees and participates in corridor studies;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares and reviews reports, studies and surveys in compliance with department standards and needs and state and federal laws and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates activities or projects with local, regional, state and federal agencies, consultants and stakeholders as required;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews consultants’ work;&nbsp;</li><li>Investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects;&nbsp;</li><li>May make presentations at legislative or public hearings;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning;&nbsp;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;&nbsp;</li><li>forecast trends based upon empirical data;&nbsp;</li><li>comprehend and interpret laws and regulations;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Analytical ability;&nbsp;</li><li>Lead ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Seven (7) years of professional experience in transportation civil engineering or transportation, urban, regional or environmental planning. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must include individual responsibility for the coordination of complex planning projects in a relevant planning area. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Planner 1 or Transportation Engineer 2. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>College training 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.</li><li>A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Transportation / Regional / Urban Planning or Studies, Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Construction Management, or closely related degree</li><li>Experience reading and interpreting design plans, permit applications,&nbsp; specifications, contract documents, cost estimates and contractor submittals&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Connecticut Environmental Policy Acts (CEPA) processes, as applicable for Design Build initiatives&nbsp;</li><li>Experience applying applicable State and federal laws, statutes and regulations concerning water, natural and cultural resource protection to construction projects</li><li>Experience analyzing proposed federal and State transportation policies, legislation, and regulations as they relate to transportation projects and programs&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working collaboratively with designers and inspectors, contractors, Design-Build Firms, other State, and federal agencies, outside stakeholders and the public&nbsp;</li><li>Experience providing presentations and training to various audiences, the public, as well as to staff</li><li>Experience assisting and developing specifications, templates, standard operating procedures, and guidance documents</li><li>Experience utilizing software such as Microsoft Office 365, Compass, Adobe Acrobat, ESRI ArcGIS, and Bluebeam Revu</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Transportation Planner 2(Design Build Permitting and Compliance)

<h4>Introduction</h4> The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) is currently recruiting for Social Workers across many of our locations across the state. We have current vacancies in our Norwich and New Haven Resource Center and anticipated vacancies in the following locations; Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, Manchester, Middletown, New Britain, Stamford, and Waterbury. Position Highlights: <ul><li>Full-time, 40 hours per week</li><li>First (1st) shift</li><li>8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</li><li>Monday - Friday</li><li>New Haven &amp; Norwich Resource Center</li></ul> The Role: Our ideal candidate will have respect for a client’s right to self-determination. They will also need to understand and appreciate the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, gender identity, age, disability status, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and their families. They will be working independently and be able to deescalate tense situations.&nbsp; Additional duties include but are not limited to: <ul><li>Delivering social casework and crisis intervention services to a caseload of individuals and families.</li><li>Providing protective and supportive services to abused, neglected and/or exploited older clients.</li><li>Conducting home visits to vulnerable individuals to evaluate client functioning, monitoring risk.</li><li>Evaluating clients' capacity to manage their own affairs and protect themselves from financial exploitation.</li><li>Arranging for and assessing the status of supports such as homecare, public assistance, legal aid, housing, medical and psychiatric examination, and therapy, etc.</li><li>Completing required case documentation and correspondence within mandated timeframes, writing petitions and other legal documents, and testifying at court.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, family members and other formal and informal care systems.</li><li>Make home visits in areas that are isolated and/or may involve unsanitary conditions.</li></ul> About Us: The Social Work Services Division at DSS primarily provides protective and supportive services for vulnerable adults, addressing abuse, neglect, and exploitation, coordinates care and resources for individuals with disabilities, to ensure safety and well-being.&nbsp; In addition, families and individuals experiencing crisis and domestic violence are also assisted. DSS delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, online and phone access options. Follow us on X @ctdss and see what we are all about! What’s In It For You: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! <ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work-life balance to all employees.</li><li>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.</li></ul> Discover the opportunity to: <ul><li>Engage in a rewarding career</li><li>Assist our employees so they can achieve success</li><li>Make a difference in the public sector</li><li>Work together in a collaborative team environment</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> For Assistance in Applying: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. 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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>. 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. Read through this helpful link toprepare for your interview. 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 Christopher Lavallee at <a href="mailto:Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov" target="_blank">Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency or facility this class is accountable for the provision of intensive supportive social case work services to an assigned caseload of individuals and families. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services;</li><li>Obtains medical, physical and social histories of clients in order to provide maximum services to individual;</li><li>Confers with clients, relatives, professional associates and other social welfare agencies regarding case problems;</li><li>Provides counseling services to an assigned caseload;</li><li>Provides services to aged and disabled clients in boarding or convalescent homes;</li><li>Conducts and interprets results of investigations, professionally evaluating their significance;</li><li>Seeks employment, housing, financial assistance and other services for an assigned caseload;</li><li>Independently prepares case histories, forms and reports;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: <ul><li>Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services for children and youth;</li><li>Maintains medical, physical, social and psychological histories;</li><li>Counsels families, children and youth both individually and in groups;</li><li>Investigates, evaluates and makes recommendations for Juvenile Court on all petitions alleging neglect or abuse of children;</li><li>Recruits and selects foster and adoptive homes for placement of children;</li><li>Consults with psychologists, psychiatrists and other staff to develop and administer treatment plans;</li><li>Consults with community groups to determine appropriate referrals and develop community resources;</li><li>May supervise volunteer workers in conjunction with department volunteer services programs;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>principles, techniques and methods of professional social work;</li><li>various economic, emotional, medical, psychological and social factors influencing attitudes and behavior of individuals and families;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of community resources available to individuals and families;</li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to <ul><li>interpret and apply social work policies;</li><li>prepare clear and concise reports and case histories.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> A Master's degree in social work or aclosely related field and one (1) year of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning OR a Bachelor's degree in social work or a closelyrelated field and two (2) years of experience in the self-directed use of casemanagement techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning. NOTES:&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Closely related fields are: applied sociology, child development, child welfare, clinical psychology, counseling, human development and family studies, human service, marriage and family therapy, nursing, social and/or human services, education and criminal justice&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Qualifying experience at this level must include the use of professional interviewing techniques, provision of skilled counseling to an assigned client caseload and assessment of basic client needs (nutritional, environmental, financial, medical, protective service) through continuing personal observation during visits, intervention and evaluation. </li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> For state employees successful completion of the Social Worker Trainee program may be substituted for the General Experience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working with elderly individuals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with adults with disabilities.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience making client home visits.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows 10.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Experience learning new program-specific software.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience communicating with a diverse population including elders, family members and other formal and informal care systems.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are completed.</li><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to possess retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.</li><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.</li><li>DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES: Incumbents in this class must be able to communicate fluently in American Sign Language.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Social Worker - Social And Human Services(Hybrid)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you interested in advancing digital equity? This role offers the opportunity to directly support underserved communities by improving internet access in municipalities across the state. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to identify multi-family buildings that qualify for broadband upgrades, ensuring that more residents can benefit from online services like telehealth and remote education. By informing stakeholders about grant opportunities, collecting key data, and engaging with property owners, you'll help bridge the digital divide. The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), currently has an opening for a Seasonal Resource Assistant in the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy unit based in New Britain, Connecticut. The Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) is charged with developing policies and programs to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change; conserve, improve and protect Connecticut’s natural resources and environment; and provide equitable access to broadband and affordable, clean and reliable energy to the people and businesses of the state. The selected candidate will support the Bureau’s Office of Telecommunications and Broadband in the implementation of the ConneCTed Communities broadband infrastructure grant program which in part seeks to improve residents' access to fast, affordable, and reliable broadband by upgrading deficient wiring and infrastructure in Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs). The tasks assigned to the selected candidate may vary based on their background, skills, and expertise, while also providing opportunities to gain experience in a variety of areas. This hybrid position is up to 40 hours per week; 1,040 hours or 12 months maximum in duration. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Informing municipalities about the broadband grant program, highlight its goal of enhancing broadband services, describe program benefits, eligibility criteria, and the application process;</li><li>Identifying and reaching out to relevant municipal contacts, such as city planners, housing departments, and economic development officials who can help identify qualifying MDUs in their jurisdictions;</li><li>Working with municipalities to help identify MDUs that meet the program’s eligibility criteria;</li><li>Working with partner agency staff and contacts to identify MDUs through existing contacts and methodologies;</li><li>Collecting data to support MDUs’ classification as ‘underserved’ locations by utilizing data sources and methods permissible in the program’s application guidance;</li><li>Bringing awareness to the online MDU survey posted on DEEP’s website which collects detailed information about MDUs that could benefit from upgrades, including property addresses, current broadband status, and property ownership details;</li><li>Engaging with property owners to inform them about the program and seek their consent to participate in the broadband infrastructure upgrades;</li><li>Contributing to other program outreach and stakeholder engagement activities;</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of materials, documents and reports regarding program activities;</li><li>Performing related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> 1. Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment. 2. Ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. 3. Regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error). 4. For questions about the position, please contact Kevin Pisacich&nbsp;at <a href="mailto:Kevin.Pisacich@ct.gov" target="_blank">Kevin.Pisacich@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4><h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> Ability to follow instructions. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience communicating to internal and external stakeholders;</li><li>Experience working within a team to develop and complete a project;</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications;</li><li>Experience conducting research or analysis;</li><li>Experience developing technical reports;</li><li>Experience or coursework in any one of the following: energy or utility policy or program implementation, renewable energy, energy infrastructure, energy efficiency, building decarbonization, transportation decarbonization, affordable housing development, broadband or telecommunications infrastructure, climate mitigation, or environmental science, economics, finance, or public policy.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following: <ul><li>Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.&nbsp;</li><li>Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.&nbsp;</li><li>College training in a specific field.&nbsp;</li><li>Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.</li></ul> <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.</li><li>Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.

Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant

<h4>Introduction</h4> Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future! The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Community Clinician&nbsp;to join our team in Torrington. The incumbent will provide&nbsp;treatment and support to clients residing in the Young Adult&nbsp;Transitional Housing Program.&nbsp; POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Work Schedule:&nbsp;Young Adult Transitional Housing Program</li><li>Location:&nbsp;847 East Main Street in Torrington, CT</li><li>PCN: 97860</li><li>Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours, second shift, more information can be seen below:</li></ul> Monday&nbsp; Tuesday&nbsp; Wednesday&nbsp; Thursday&nbsp; Friday&nbsp; Saturday&nbsp; Sunday&nbsp; Week 1&nbsp; 3:30pm-12:00am&nbsp; 3:30pm-12:00am 3:30pm-12:00am 3:30pm-12:00am 3:30pm-12:00am Off Off Week 2 3:30pm-12:00am&nbsp; 3:30pm-12:00am&nbsp; Off&nbsp; 3:30pm-12:00am Off 3:30pm-12:00am 3:30pm-12:00am WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li></ul> WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: <ul><li>Lead and support the work of paraprofessional staff with oversight from supervising clinician.</li><li>Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of recovery plans for young adults residing at the program.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide oversight of the implementation of behavioral programming, skill-building modules, and maintaining an environment of care.</li><li>Provide case management, complete risk assessments, and DLA-20 assessment, develops and implement curriculum for program groups, manage client support funds as approved, counseling, and provide crisis intervention/support to clients, as clinically indicated.</li><li>Document clients’ progress in the medical record.&nbsp;</li><li>Motivate and support clients in their recoveries, while assisting them to establish a natural support system.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> MORE ABOUT US: The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. The WCMHN was formed in 1996 by the State of Connecticut, DMHAS, in order to coordinate clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of Region 5 contracted and state-operated mental health services. Within this service system, there are three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, which are located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington. In partnership with the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network they provide and coordinate local clinical services. Over 200 staff including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation, vocational and mental health workers provide services for persons with a long-term mental illness. The WCMHN-Torrington Area is responsible for the clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of state-operated and contracted agencies providing mental health services in the northwest corner of Connecticut.&nbsp; The WCMHN-Torrington Area covers the towns of: Barkhamsted, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Winchester. Please note: <ul><li>A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting. </li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. </li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li><li>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 which is available at <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li><li>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.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. </li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Pamela Rochette at <a href="mailto:Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov" target="_blank">Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services community based behavioral health program, this class is accountable for providing clinical assessment and evaluation of treatment programs for an on-going primary caseload of clients for a behavioral health treatment team. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Functions primarily to implement treatment plans for clients on caseload;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides case management services to clients;</li><li>Assists clients in linking with community support systems and agencies;</li><li>Monitors clients progress within mental health and community support systems;</li><li>Performs intake, evaluation and assessment of treatment programs under supervision of a licensed independent practitioner;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in counseling sessions;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides education and training to clients in community living and activities of daily living skills;</li><li>Monitors clients medication compliance and coordinates meetings with team psychiatrists or nurses as necessary;</li><li>Provides appropriate interventions to clients in crisis including outreach, counseling and/or referral to other service providers;&nbsp;</li><li>Completes all required documentation related to client treatment in accordance with established procedures;</li><li>May transport clients to and from appointments;</li><li>May assist in development of treatment plans for new clients;</li><li>May administer medication;</li><li>May provide nursing consultation and/or input; performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>behavioral health counseling techniques;</li><li>social work methodology, casework, group work and community mobilization;</li><li>family dynamics and dynamics of interpersonal relationships;</li><li>social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence attitudes and behaviors of clients and families;</li><li>community resources available to individuals and families;</li><li>approaches to treatment;&nbsp;</li><li>psychotropic and addiction medications;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to prepare clear and concise reports and case histories.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> A Bachelor’s degree in a health care field and two (2) years of experience working independently using clinical case management techniques in a behavioral health setting. NOTE: Case management is defined as primary responsibility for the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment of client progress towards meeting treatment objectives as outlined in an approved treatment plan. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>A Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or other clinical discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>A current Connecticut license as a registered professional nurse and two (2) years of experience working in a psychiatric setting may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.</li><li>A Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and two (2) years at the level of a Mental Health Assistant 2 independently performing the full range of paraprofessional case management in a behavioral health setting may be substituted for the General Experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working with young adult population (ages 18 to 25) with behavioral health, substance use and trauma issues.</li><li>Experience working in a residential treatment environment, accessing resources and services for clients.</li><li>Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop person-centered recovery plans.</li><li>Experience documenting in an Electronic Health Record</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain licensure or certification in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be a certified substance abuse counselor.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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.

<h4>Introduction</h4> Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference?&nbsp; Are you looking to take the next step in your career?&nbsp;&nbsp;If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services&nbsp;(DMHAS)&nbsp;is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Community Clinicianto join our team.&nbsp;&nbsp; Position Highlights: <ul><li>FACILITY:&nbsp;Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)</li><li>TEAM: Young Adult Services (YAS)</li><li>LOCATION:&nbsp;Waterbury, CT</li><li>SCHEDULE:&nbsp;Full-time (40 hours), 1st shift,&nbsp;Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm,&nbsp;Thursday 10:00am - 6:30pm with rotating weekends (every 4th weekend).</li><li>POSITION NUMBER: 126054</li></ul> What We Can Offer You: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.&nbsp;</li></ul> Discover The Opportunity To: <ul><li>Engage in a rewarding career;</li><li>Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;</li><li>Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.</li></ul> The Role: WCMHN-Waterbury Young Adult Services program provides intensive clinical, case management and skill building services to individuals ages 18- 25 years old living within the Waterbury Region servicing 12 towns. This position is not primarily for the Supportive Apartment Program, however cross coverage within the unit is often necessary. Support services are provided both office and community-based to the young adult clients with severe and persistent mental illness, significant trauma experiences and substance use disorders. Job duties include, but are not limited to: <ul><li>Develops recovery plans;</li><li>Functions primarily to implement treatment plans for clients on caseload;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides case management services to clients;</li><li>Assists clients in linking with community support systems and agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors clients progress within mental health and community support systems.</li></ul> About Us: DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.&nbsp; WCMHN mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect. Please note: A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp; <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Note:&nbsp;At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>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 which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li><li>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.</li></ul>Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Julie Barker via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Julie.Barker@ct.gov" target="_blank">Julie.Barker@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services community based behavioral health program, this class is accountable for providing clinical assessment and evaluation of treatment programs for an on-going primary caseload of clients for a behavioral health treatment team. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Functions primarily to implement treatment plans for clients on caseload;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides case management services to clients;</li><li>Assists clients in linking with community support systems and agencies;</li><li>Monitors clients progress within mental health and community support systems;</li><li>Performs intake, evaluation and assessment of treatment programs under supervision of a licensed independent practitioner;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in counseling sessions;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides education and training to clients in community living and activities of daily living skills;</li><li>Monitors clients medication compliance and coordinates meetings with team psychiatrists or nurses as necessary;</li><li>Provides appropriate interventions to clients in crisis including outreach, counseling and/or referral to other service providers;&nbsp;</li><li>Completes all required documentation related to client treatment in accordance with established procedures;</li><li>May transport clients to and from appointments;</li><li>May assist in development of treatment plans for new clients;</li><li>May provide nursing consultation and/or input; performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>behavioral health counseling techniques;</li><li>social work methodology, casework, group work and community mobilization;</li><li>family dynamics and dynamics of interpersonal relationships;</li><li>social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence attitudes and behaviors of clients and families;</li><li>community resources available to individuals and families;</li><li>approaches to treatment;&nbsp;</li><li>psychotropic and addiction medications;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to prepare clear and concise reports and case histories.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> A Bachelor’s degree in a health care field and two (2) years of experience working independently using clinical case management techniques in a behavioral health setting. NOTE: Case management is defined as primary responsibility for the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment of client progress towards meeting treatment objectives as outlined in an approved treatment plan. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>A Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or other clinical discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>A current Connecticut license as a registered professional nurse and two (2) years of experience working in a psychiatric setting may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.</li><li>A Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and two (2) years at the level of a Mental Health Assistant 2 independently performing the full range of paraprofessional case management in a behavioral health setting may be substituted for the General Experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working with young adults in community-based settings and accessing resources, services and providing skill building.</li><li>Experience providing trauma informed services to individuals with severe and prolonged mental illness, addiction and co-morbid medical conditions.</li><li>Experience completing risk assessments, crisis intervention plans and providing comprehensive supports.</li><li>Experience collaborating with clients and a multidisciplinary team to develop person-centered recovery plans that integrate assessment data.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain licensure or certification in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be a certified substance abuse counselor.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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.

Community Clinician (40 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current employee of the State of CT? Are you a self-motivated? Do you enjoy supervising staff engaged in fiscal, administrative and operations functions? If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT), Bureau of Finance and Administration, Inventory Management Unit is currently recruiting for a Fiscal/Administrative Supervisor position in Rocky Hill, CT.&nbsp;&nbsp; WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>First shift, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm</li><li>For all office based postings: This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found&nbsp;HERE.&nbsp; Employees in their initial working test period must work on site.</li></ul> THE ROLE The Fiscal/Administrative Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and supervising Asset Management, Fuel Control and Inventory Procurement, located at the Central Warehouse, 660 Brook Street, Rocky Hill.&nbsp; Additional responsibilities include:&nbsp; <ul><li>Accountable for the supervision of our Asset Management Unit responsible for 20,105 asset records valued at over $3 billion. Oversee the annual physical inventory reconciliation process and the annual stockroom physical inventory process.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Accountable for the supervision of Inventory Procurement centralized purchasing with $30 million in inventoried commodities procured through the Core-CT Financials System for twelve (12) Materials Management stockrooms and one (1) Central Warehouse supporting the Department’s highway, fleet, and facility infrastructure including the purchase of winter commodities.&nbsp;</li><li>Accountable for the supervision of Fuel Control Operations responsible for purchasing, inventory control and distribution of Motor Vehicle Fuel (Unleaded and Diesel) for 71 fuel stations located statewide.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist DOT Project Engineers with Fuel Station tank replacement projects to determine appropriate tank sizes.</li><li>Oversee, prepare, participate, and maintain budgetary commitment expenditures data for the Departments $25M annual Snow &amp; Ice Program and the statewide Fueling Infrastructure.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee the inventory control of Road Salt Liquid Magnesium Chloride and Motor Vehicle Fuel. Ensure commodities are properly inventoried and accounted for via inventory receipts and depletions. Ensure fuel inventories are properly monitored and administered in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, Sections 22a-449 and 4-36 and Connecticut Department of Energy &amp; Environmental Protection (of latest issue).&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with preparing, reviewing and revising bid specifications for scheduled term buying contracts; perform bid reviews and provide award recommendations; research and analyze resource availability; perform price analyses; review market trends; ensure material quality assurance through laboratory testing and analyze results for contract specification compliance. Identify and pilot new sources of materials to realize cost savings through efficiencies, i.e.: Road Salt, Liquid Magnesium Chloride, Motor Vehicle Fuel, Highway and Bridge material and other stocked commodities.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> WHO WE ARE As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distict bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking&nbsp;here! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT&nbsp;employee, who has worked for the state 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.&nbsp; You must&nbsp;specify your qualifications on your application. 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.&nbsp; To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please 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.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting. </li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn. </li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for supervising staff engaged in a variety of fiscal and administrative functions, with major emphasis on fiscal administration or payroll oversight. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Supervises maintenance of accounts;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises preparation of financial statements and reports and budget requests in financial planning and oversight of payroll;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews and authorizes expenditures;&nbsp;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines priorities and plans work;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes and maintains procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems;&nbsp;</li><li>Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports, and analyses;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in analyzing impact of proposed regulations and legislation on agency fiscal/administrative programs and functions;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises grant and contract administration, including fiscal record keeping and reporting and preparation of new contracts and grant applications;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises requisitioning, stores and inventory control;&nbsp;</li><li>Supervises purchasing functions;&nbsp;</li><li>In addition to supervising fiscal/administrative functions, may supervise support services such as stores, inventory, facilities/equipment maintenance, mailroom, food services, facilities/equipment security;&nbsp;</li><li>May supervise payroll preparation;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> In the Department of Transportation:&nbsp; <ul><li>Performs specialized duties in a particular area of commodities or services;&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for open-market and scheduled term buying for a specialized group of items;&nbsp;</li><li>Researches and analyzes data on market, price trends and supply for a specialized group of items;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews specifications for suitability, completeness and consistency;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares or edits specifications;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees preparation of bid proposals;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews competitive bids and recommends contract awards;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares contracts;&nbsp;</li><li>Obtains new sources of supply;&nbsp;</li><li>Inspects or arranges tests on samples and delivered materials for conformance with specifications;&nbsp;</li><li>Studies new materials which may be used to state advantage as substitutes for materials in use;&nbsp;</li><li>Under supervision coordinates bids and contracts for legislatively mandated set-aside programs for a specialized group of items in order to comply with state law and designated bureau goals for such programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs "make-buy" studies;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports, and analyses;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management, governmental accounting, and payroll;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant agency policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>grants and contracts preparation and administration;&nbsp;</li><li>purchasing principles and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>types, characteristics and sources of supply and market factors of assigned commodities;&nbsp;</li><li>business law as it applies to purchasing contracts and sales;&nbsp;</li><li>payroll practices and procedures;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize EDP systems for financial management;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Eight (8) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, payroll, purchasing) at least one (1) of which must be an accounting, budgeting, or payroll function. Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the professional working level of Fiscal/Administrative Officer, Accountant, or Payroll Officer 2. NOTE: Connecticut Careers Trainee experience (target Fiscal/Administrative Officer or closely related class) is the professional training level and below the professional working level. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>College training 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.</li><li>A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li><li>For state employees experience at the level of a Purchasing Services Officer 1 or 2 substitutes for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Supervisory experience over a diverse workgroup</li><li>Experience working with CORE-CT modules: Financials, Inventory, Asset Management and HRMS (time and labor)</li><li>Experience with Asset Management inventory controls and surplus policies&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with procuring inventoried commodities/items for multiple locations</li><li>Experience working independently and as part of a team in an environment with changing work priorities</li><li>Customer service experience including corresponding and communicating with both internal and external customers</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word</li><li>Experience prioritizing work assignments and delegating</li><li>Experience detecting issues and problem solving</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Fiscal/Administrative Supervisor

<h4>Introduction</h4> The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Transportation&nbsp;(DOT), is now accepting applications for a Transportation Rail Officer 2 within the Bureau of Public Transportation, located in New Haven, CT. WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!</li></ul> POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>First shift</li><li>Part of the&nbsp;P-4 (Engineering and Scientific)&nbsp;bargaining unit</li><li>For all office based postings: This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found&nbsp;HERE.&nbsp; Employees in their initial working test period must work on site.</li></ul> THE ROLE The Transportation Rail Officer 2 will work within the Office of Rail at the Component Change Out Shop (CCO), in the Property and Maintenance of Way Services Section in New Haven. This position is primarily accountable for property agreement initiation, oversight, administration, and the oversight of maintenance of way activities along freight and passenger railroads in the State of Connecticut. It involves the coordination of these activities with Utilities, Metro-North, Amtrak and freight railroad forces It also includes working with the federal and municipal government representatives. Successful candidates will be willing and able to work on bridges over waterways, and rail tracks near live rail traffic. The Bureau of Public Transportation’s Property and Maintenance of Way Services Section is responsible for the following:&nbsp; <ul><li>Reviews and coordinates collaborative design reviews of utility and occupancy license permits requests.&nbsp;</li><li>Performs property encroachment reviews and coordination.</li><li>Performs oversight activities for rail force account and maintenance inspections and activities.</li><li>Develops agreement terms for utility and occupancy permits.</li><li>Works with Geographic Information Systems and databases to record and resolve property management issues and licenses.</li><li>Performs rail property management functions and identifying efficiencies to rectify revenue collections.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> WHO WE ARE As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distict bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking&nbsp;here! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> 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.&nbsp; PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU LIST ANY JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>For Bridge positions, a respirator test may be required for certain locations.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please 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.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting. </li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involving rail transportation programs, projects and activities in one or more of the specialized areas of operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, capital projects, finance and administration. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Develops and/or implements programs, projects and activities for rail transportation involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, property management, administration or finance relating to rail activities;</li><li>Prepares various documents which may include technical reports, train operating schedules, service contracts, service and non-service related agreements including leases, licenses and easements, equipment procurement, maintenance, cycles and equipment specifications, construction schedules, project contracts, force account agreements, construction methods, design functions, project budgets, material specifications, audit schedules, financial contracts, budgets and reviews, grant applications, quarterly reports and other administrative instruments;</li><li>Develops detailed analyses;</li><li>Reviews, interprets and coordinates contracts, agreements and/or Federal Railroad Administration regulations and Connecticut General Statutes with railroads and local, regional, State and Federal agencies;</li><li>Develops preparations for legislative, informational and public hearings;</li><li>May provide final review of reports, schedules, agreements, etc., in order to ensure completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and standards;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of railroad functions in operations, rail equipment, rail construction, rail maintenance, engineering, capital projects, finance or administration;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>analyze and recommend solutions to rail problems;</li><li>plan, organize, conduct and implement projects and reports;</li><li>understand, analyze and interpret agreements, rules, laws, and regulations;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Seven (7) years of experience in a professional or technical capacity in a railroad or railroad related organization. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have included responsibility for the planning and execution of large, complex rail transportation projects and/or programs. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> College training 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. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree.</li><li>Experience in the railroad construction environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience and knowledge of FRA 213 guidelines and AREMA standards.</li><li>Expertise or knowledge of contract management, or project management.</li><li>Experience with utility construction and permitting processes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of or experience with Railroad passenger and freight operation in Connecticut.</li><li>Experience in developing relationships with stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in identifying problems, researching solutions, applying critical decision-making skills and measuring results.</li><li>Experience analyzing and reviewing engineering reports, plans, and specifications.</li><li>Experience communicating with various constituents through phone, email, and face to face interactions.</li><li>Experience presenting work to large audiences.</li><li>Experience in prioritizing work assignments and meeting deadlines on various group and individual projects.</li><li>Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).</li><li>Experience using COMPASS, ProjectWise Explorer, and the MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook including managing data, composing correspondence and report writing.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from railroad or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Transportation Rail Officer 2 (40 Hour)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current employee of the Department of Social Services who is looking to move into a supervisory role?&nbsp; Do you have seven (7) years of experience in investigation of real and personal assets related to child support obligations?&nbsp; If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our team as a Social Services Lead Investigator – Child Support! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) – Child Support Division – is currently recruiting for a&nbsp;Social Services Lead Investigator – Child Support&nbsp; in Norwich, CT. Position Highlights: <ul><li>Full-time | 1st Shift | Hybrid</li><li>Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM</li></ul> What we can offer you: <ul><li>View our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>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.&nbsp; Click here for more information.</li></ul> In your role as a Social Services Investigations Supervisor – Child Support, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Engage in a rewarding career;</li><li>Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;</li><li>Thrive in an exciting environment;</li><li>Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work they do;</li><li>Make a difference in the public sector;</li><li>Work together in a collaborative team environment;</li></ul> Department Overview: The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency.&nbsp; DSS services about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns.&nbsp; We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities.&nbsp; Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, online and phone access options.&nbsp; Follow us on twitter&nbsp;@ctdss&nbsp;and see what we are all about! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state 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. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.&nbsp; Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.&nbsp; Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.&nbsp; Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rocky.young@ct.gov" target="_blank">rocky.young@ct.gov</a>&nbsp;and reference the recruitment number.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Social Services this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor and policy specialist for a unit of Social Services Investigators engaged in performing investigations relevant to the enforcement of child support obligations. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Plans unit workflow and determines priorities;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;</li><li>Establishes and maintains unit procedures;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance including monitoring and assessing current and projected needs;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;</li><li>Acts as liaison with operating units, cooperating agencies and outside officials such as third party providers, social services agencies, attorneys regarding unit policies and procedures;</li><li>Makes recommendations on policies or standards;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;</li><li>Acts as liaison with Social Services Investigations Supervisor concerning unit training needs, practical program implementation problems and effectiveness of unit workflow procedures;</li><li>Acts as unit policy specialist in difficult, unusual and/or complex case resolution;</li><li>Processes complex cases;</li><li>Testifies in court on cases involving support or claims for reimbursement and determines appropriate actions to enforce compliance with court orders;</li><li>May be assigned to represent Commissioner in cases requiring a high degree of tact and diplomacy;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to interpret and apply relevant agency policies and procedures;</li><li>and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>public assistance programs concerning children and the financial obligations related to these programs;</li><li>investigatory methods and techniques;</li><li>economic, social and health problems affecting family security;</li><li>property ownership, personal finances, paternity and child support issues;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology and related legal instruments;</li><li>Considerable skill in conducting investigations;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li><li>problem solving skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to <ul><li>understand and interpret financial and legal documents;</li><li>negotiate settlements with legally liable party;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to utilize computer software and systems;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Six (6) years of experience in the investigation of real and personal assets related to child support obligations. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in performing child support investigations. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Social Services Investigator (Child Support). <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>College training 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.</li><li>A Master's degree in a closely related area may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li><li>For state employees one (1) year of experience as a Social Services Investigator (Child Support) may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience: <ul><li>Experience applying principles and practices of the child support enforcement program.</li><li>Experience using the Connecticut Child Support Enforcement System (CCSES).</li><li>Experience applying relevant state and federal child support statutes, regulations, and policy.</li><li>Experience applying Federal Child Support Program performance measures and incentive requirements.</li><li>Experience analyzing and recommending solutions to complex child support problems.</li><li>Experience establishing and maintaining productive relationships with child support partner agencies.</li><li>Experience researching, gathering detailed data, and drafting complex correspondence and reports.</li><li>Experience listening and responding to customer complaints via phone/email contact.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft 365 programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Social Services Lead Investigator - Child Support(Hybrid)

<h4>Introduction</h4> The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) invites eligible applicants to apply for the position of Administrative Assistant within the Office of Equity in Newington, CT.&nbsp; The Office of Equity is located within the Office of the Commissioner and is responsible for overseeing major Civil Rights programs and compliance including, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program; the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program; the Contractor Compliance Program and the Title VI Program.&nbsp; What We Can Offer You: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all&nbsp;employees.</li></ul> Position Details: <ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours/week</li><li>Monday through Friday</li><li>Location: Newington</li><li>This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter in accordance with the Telework Policy. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in office.</li></ul> Position Responsibilities:&nbsp; This position handles all administrative functions necessary to support the Director of Equity, as the State of Connecticut’s designated DBE Liaison Officer to USDOT and provides support services for the Equity Office staff. Under federal regulations, the Equity Director/DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO) is responsible for implementing all aspects of the DBE program and has direct, independent access to the Commissioner concerning DBE program matters. The objective of the DBE Program is to remedy the continuing effects of past and present discrimination in transportation contracting by creating a fair opportunity to compete for and benefit from federally funded transportation contracts. The Administrative Assistant to the Director/DBELO plays a crucial role in managing the tracking and monitoring of incoming requests submitted for review, determinations and/or approvals and ensuring timely follow-up and responses. The Administrative Assistant supports the gathering of statistical data and information required for federal and state compliance reporting. This position requires a high level of organizational and communications skills, as they will be answering questions, helping resolve problems, and developing administrative performance standards and procedures on the Director/DBELO’s behalf.&nbsp; This position also provides a broad array of other administrative support, such as scheduling, formulating correspondence, and purchasing. In addition to helping maintain the Department’s directory of certified DBEs and intake DBE applications, the Administrative Assistant will help the unit transition to a digitized application and reporting platform. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining electronic and paper filing systems in accordance with document retention polices, and ensuring the information on the unit’s SharePoint and external webpages are up to date. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> To Apply:<ul><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Please 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.</li><li>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.&nbsp;</li></ul> For Assistance In Applying: <ul><li>Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!</li></ul> Important Information After You Apply: <ul><li>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.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>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 which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> Connect With Us: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Hayley Newhouse, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov" target="_blank">Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing the most complex tasks in providing both office administration and secretarial support for a major program. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> Performs the most complex office administrative duties as described in the following areas: <ul><li>TYPING: <ul><li>Using computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment, formats and types a full range of correspondence, reports, bills, drafts, etc. from rough draft, transcription, dictated notes, etc.;</li><li>Proofreads for content;</li><li>Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.</li></ul></li><li>FILING: <ul><li>Designs office filing systems;</li><li>Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);</li><li>Maintains, updates and reviews references materials and manuals.</li></ul></li><li>CORRESPONDENCE: <ul><li>Composes complex letters and/or memoranda, etc. (e.g., explaining department practices and/or policies) for own or manager's signature.</li></ul></li><li>REPORT WRITING: <ul><li>Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources and prepares statistical and/or narrative reports;</li><li>Analyzes information and may make recommendations.</li></ul></li><li>INTERPERSONAL: <ul><li>Acts for manager by interpreting established policies and procedures, etc.;</li><li>Troubleshoots by relieving manager of as much administrative detail as possible;</li><li>Acts for and regularly makes decisions in manager's absence (within prescribed limits of authority).</li></ul></li><li>PROCESSING: <ul><li>Screens letters, memos, reports and other materials to determine action required;</li><li>May make recommendations to supervisor.</li></ul></li><li>SECRETARY: <ul><li>Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);</li><li>Researches, assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g., charts, graphs, reports);</li><li>Writes minutes of meetings, lectures, conferences, etc. from rough draft;</li><li>Takes notes and/or meeting minutes;</li><li>Prepares expense accounts;</li><li>Makes travel arrangements.</li></ul></li><li>OFFICE MANAGEMENT: <ul><li>Authorizes purchases and payments (within prescribed limits of authority);</li><li>Develops input and prepares documentation for office and/or department budget;</li><li>Coordinates budget control and monitoring;</li><li>Develops office and/or department procedural manuals;</li><li>Assists in interviewing and hiring office support staff;</li><li>Trains office support staff;</li><li>May supervise office support staff.</li></ul></li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>office administration and management;</li><li>department and/or unit policies and procedures;</li><li>proper grammar, punctuation and spelling;</li><li>business communications;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of business math;</li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;</li><li>operate office suite software;</li><li>take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to manager).</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Four (4) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 2 or its equivalent. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> College training in the secretarial sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience processing confidential and time-sensitive information&nbsp;</li><li>Experience creating and maintaining electronic and paper filing systems</li><li>Experience collecting data and information from different sources for reporting purposes</li><li>Experience communicating with internal and external customers, via telephone, written correspondence and in person to resolve issues and answer questions&nbsp;</li><li>Experience developing and maintaining systems for tracking and advancing multiple priorities, inquiries and assignments to completion&nbsp;</li><li>Experience coordinating and scheduling in person, hybrid, and remote meetings, including coordinating meeting materials, and setting up conference rooms and video equipment</li><li>Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and OneDrive)&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Sharepoint or other computer databases and software platforms</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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.

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