Director Of Rehabilitation Therapies Hybrid Recruitment # 250207-2775MP-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 2/10/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $102,653 - $139,958/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 2/20/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Do you have experience supervising professional therapists or programmatic and administrative responsibility for a therapy program? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to consider the Director of Rehabilitation Services position! The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds) ) – Central Office – is accepting applications for Director of Rehabilitation Services that will be based in Hartford, CT. The incumbent will provide managerial oversight of statewide services providing physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. Position Highlights: PCN #125540 + Office Location: Hartford, CT + Full-time | 1st Shift | 80 hours bi-weekly | Hybrid + Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm + However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the needs of the agency. + Must have a valid driver’s license. + Will be required to travel. What we can offer you: + View our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. + A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees! + 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. + The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information. In your role as Director of Rehabilitation Therapies, you will have the opportunity to: + Coordinate, plan and manage program activities; + Formulate program goals and objectives; + Develop or assist in the development of related policy; + Interpret and administer pertinent laws; + Evaluate staff; + Prepare or assist in the preparation of the program budget; + Maintain contact with individuals within and outside of the program who might impact on program activities; + Recruit staff; + Prepare administrative reports and grant applications; + Establish objectives of continuing education and student programs; + Related duties as assigned; + For a more comprehensive list of duties, please click here (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2775MP&R1=&R3=) . DDS Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. Selection Plan In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: + Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rocky Young at Rocky.Young@ct.gov + If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or Edward.Magnano@ct.gov Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for directing a comprehensive rehabilitation therapy program. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Directs staff and operations of the rehabilitation therapy program; + Coordinates, plans and manages program activities; + Formulates program goals and objectives; + Develops or assists in development of related policy; + Interprets and administers pertinent laws; + Evaluates staff; + Prepares or assists in preparation of program budget; + Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of program who might impact on program activities; + Recruits staff; + Prepares administrative reports and grant applications; + Establishes objectives of continuing education and student programs; + Coordinates rehabilitation therapy treatment programs and objectives to ensure consistency with overall client treatment plan; + Supervises maintenance, scheduling, inventory, rules and conduct, repair and safety checks of assigned large indoor and outdoor facilities, buildings and other structures related to rehabilitation therapy programs; + Develops and supervises research projects; + Orders and distributes equipment and supplies for department; + Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; + May attend, participate in and chair interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary committees; + May provide treatment to a limited number of clients; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + principles and practices of rehabilitation therapy; + anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, neuroanatomy and individual and group dynamics as applied to rehabilitation therapy; + Knowledge of + and ability to apply management principles and practices; + community services; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of experience in the supervision of professional therapists or programmatic and administrative responsibility for a therapy program at the level of an Occupational Therapy Supervisor, a Physical Therapy Supervisor or a Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor 1. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class, if required to provide direct occupational or physical therapeutic treatment to clients, must be registered as a licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist in the State of Connecticut or possess a temporary permit to practice Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy at the time of appointment. + Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a certificate in life saving from the American Red Cross. 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