Children and Families Program Supervisor Hybrid Recruitment # 250127-6584PR-001 Location Danbury, CT Date Opened 1/29/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $91,254 - $124,422/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 2/5/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Children and Families' ( DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) ) mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated w orkforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Our family-centered, strength-based approach to our work seeks to improve the well-being of the children and families we serve. We are currently recruiting for the full-time Children and Families Program Supervisor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6584PR&R1=&R3=) to work in the Danbury Area office. This is a 40 hours per week position, with a schedule of: + Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. In this role, you would be empowered to manage and provide oversight of program development and manage operational needs. There will be opportunities for professional growth such as but not limited to: + Program Development and operational oversight + Explore opportunities to lead projects, facilitate task oriented committees, and manage large workgroups + Act as a liaison between internal and external partnerships The Ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: + Considerable knowledge and understanding pertaining relevant agency policies and procedures, methods and techniques. + Knowledge regarding legal basis for Departmental programs, practice, and requirements + Possess significant understanding regarding child development, individual challenges (i.e., mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral challenges facing children, youth, and families) + Strong understanding regarding the Department's mission statement, outcome measures and permanency for the children served by the Department (i.e., Reunification, Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), Transfer of Guardianship (TOG), Adoption, etc.). Must demonstrate leadership to effectuate timely permanency on behalf of children. + Possess the ability to lead a diverse workgroup comprised of supervisors, social workers, and support staff via effective interpersonal skills and communication by means of information sharing. + Must possess strong verbal and written skills. + Possess the capacity to build and maintain meaningful relationships across a broad spectrum of multidisciplinary stakeholders and community partnerships. What We Can Offer You: + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. + P rofessional growth and development opportunitie s. + A healthy work/life balance to all employees . Selection Plan In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equiv alent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qu alifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. 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. 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 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. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. 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 Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov . PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for managing administrative child welfare/protective services programs. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Manages a component of a program within the agency including oversight of the development and evaluation of specific clinical or behavioral programs; + Ensures specialized services/programs are in compliance with federal, state and department mandates; + Identifies and develops new programs and funding sources; + Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; + Provides training and assistance to staff and/or outside providers; + Conducts performance evaluations; + Determines priorities and plans office work; + Establishes and maintains office procedures; + Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; + Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies, outside officials and community regarding policies and procedures, available services and coordination of resources; + Prepares reports and correspondence; + Consults with staff on difficult cases; + Oversees maintenance of records; + Collects and analyzes program data; + May interact with clients and caretakers; + May interact or hear cases concerning retention of a child in community vs. institutionalization; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + relevant agency policies and procedures; + and understanding of case work principles, methods, and techniques; + factors which influence attitudes and behavior of individuals and families; + community resources and available services; + Knowledge of + legal basis for departmental programs and requirements; + child development; + mental health and behavioral challenges facing children and youth; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Supervisory ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Eight (8) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare, children's protective services, foster services, adoption or social and human services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over professional staff responsible for planning, developing or implementing administrative or program services in child welfare, children's protective services, children's mental health or juvenile justice. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Social Work Supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + 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. + A Master's degree or other advanced degree in behavioral science, public administration, education, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. + For state employees, two (2) years of experience as a Children Services Consultant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. NOTE: Closely related fields are: child welfare, applied sociology, social and/or human services, clinical psychology, child development, criminal justice, counseling, human development and family relations, human service, marriage and family therapy. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience working in Ongoing Services including but not limited to Permanency, Adolescent Services, Probate, Training, or specialty units (i.e., high risk newborn, medically complex, etc.). Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online