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<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in making lasting, positive changes throughout communities across Connecticut! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS),Southwest CT Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is seeking a&nbsp;Professional Counselor within Young Adult Services in Stamford.&nbsp; POSITION HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>FACILITY:&nbsp;Southwest CT Mental Health System (SWCMHS)</li><li>TEAM:&nbsp;Young Adult Services</li><li>LOCATION:&nbsp;1351 Washington Blvd. Stamford, CT</li><li>SCHEDULE:&nbsp;Full time, 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm</li><li>PCN:&nbsp;26441</li></ul> WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU&nbsp; <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> DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO <ul><li>Provide substantial input regarding patient care needs, response to treatment, and recommend modifications in the overall plan of care.</li><li>Complete comprehensive assessments for patients with acute psychiatric and addictive problems</li><li>Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administration and documentation of the treatment and progress made by the patient</li></ul> MORE 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&nbsp;those we serve. Southwest CT Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is a person centered/recovery oriented, culturally sensitive integrated system of care.&nbsp;With three locations throughout Fairfield County, SWCMHS, promotes and administers comprehensive recovery oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment. These services include inpatient treatment programs and outpatient clinical services, as well as a wide range of additional supportive treatment services.&nbsp; The Young Adult Services (YAS) program is designed to provide age appropriate, clinical and residential support services to young adults with behavioral health disorders between the ages of 18-25, providing intensive recovery oriented services that take into account developmental processes, the impact of traumas, and family issues. YAS provides a wide range of services including clinical, employment, educational and rehabilitative support. YAS is designed to prevent these consumers from being “lifelong members” of the mental health service systems. Persons referred for services come through the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System Community Outreach and Engagement Service or through the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Office of the Commissioner’s central referral process. In both instances, these are usually youth who have been in residential treatment through the Department of Children and Families, in foster care, and/or in the juvenile justice system. YAS services include: <ul><li>Intensive Community Supports</li><li>Clinical Services</li><li>Residential Supports</li><li>Community Support Program</li><li>Educational Services</li><li>Vocational Services</li><li>Psychiatric/Medication Services</li><li>Social Rehabilitation</li></ul> START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US. Please note: <ul><li>A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.&nbsp;</li><li>All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp;&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 a state agency behavioral health program as part of a multi-disciplinary team at one or more locations this class is accountable for independently providing clinical counseling services. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>In this role, you will be a member of the multidisciplinary clinician team within the Young Adult Services.&nbsp;</li><li>This position requires competence in developing providing case&nbsp;management, needs assessment and supportive counseling in&nbsp;addressing client strengths, weaknesses and needs.&nbsp;</li><li>Develops&nbsp;psychosocial assessments through clinical interviews with assigned&nbsp;clients and families which include consideration of developmental,&nbsp;social and/or cultural, substance abuse, psychological, environmental and medical issues.</li><li>Responsible for developing treatment plans with measurable treatment goals/objectives.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans, along with documenting treatment in clinical records.&nbsp;</li><li>Provides clinical treatment services in the form of individual, group and/or family therapy, crisis intervention and risk assessment.&nbsp;</li><li>Advocates and develops networks of social and clinical services to assist clients in meeting identified</li><li>needs.&nbsp;</li><li>Completes reports in accordance with agency and accrediting&nbsp;bodies.&nbsp;</li><li>Consults and collaborates with other behavioral health&nbsp;providers to improve delivery of services to clients.&nbsp;</li><li>Complies with&nbsp;ethical standards and DMHAS work rules.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains client and&nbsp;program safety.&nbsp;</li><li>Utilizes an electronic health record, computer&nbsp;technology and data to perform job functions and inform&nbsp;management and supervisory practices.&nbsp;</li><li>Performs safe work practices.</li><li>Observes all confidentiality and client’s rights regulations.&nbsp;</li><li>Provides&nbsp;CPR and first aid as necessary.&nbsp;</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>principles, methodology, casework and techniques of counseling, interviewing and psychosocial assessment;&nbsp;</li><li>family and interpersonal relationship dynamics;&nbsp;</li><li>values, sanctions, purposes and ethics of professional counseling work;&nbsp;</li><li>community resources;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to devise and implement a treatment plan with measurable goals that address client needs.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Licensure as a professional counselor in the State of Connecticut. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience in a community-based outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment facility.</li><li>Experience with principles, methodology, casework and techniques of counseling, interviewing and psychosocial assessment.</li><li>Experience working in an environment which embraces a global cultural environment of diversity.</li><li>Experience working with community providers, local hospitals, Police Departments, and outpatient clinical teams.</li><li>Experience using word and excel computer software.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (WITS) and other proprietary software.</li><li>Ability to transport clients.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice professional counselor work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (a-f) of the Connecticut General Statutes.</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 certain designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in certain designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients. <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.

State of Connecticut

Professional Counselor (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Join the team that moves Connecticut forward! Make an impaCT by serving your State. Read below and apply today! The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting applications for a Field Electrical Engineer Trainee (Engineer Trainee) position with a target class of Design Engineer 1 (Electrical) in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Division of Traffic, in the Signal Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT.&nbsp; 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><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 P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit</li></ul> *New hires to State service start in Salary Group FS 18, step 5, currently $72,629/year. **Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering by the end of December 2024 are strongly encouraged to apply!&nbsp; (Please see Preferred Qualifications section for more information regarding preferred majors). THE ROLE Field Electrical Engineer Trainees receive training to develop technical skills for designing, supporting, and repairing traffic signal electronic equipment for the DOT's over 2,500 signalized intersections.&nbsp; As technical skills are developed during the course of the development period, duties will include: <ul><li>Developing and implementing traffic signal system timing plans</li><li>Reviewing shop drawings and signal design layout plans prepared both by the Department and private sector engineers</li><li>Maintaining signal equipment in the field to ensure continued operation of the State's traffic signal systems</li><li>Other related duties as assigned</li></ul> POSITION DETAILS The Field Electrical Engineer Trainee will have a development program of one to three years.&nbsp; The length of the development program is determined by the education and experience of the selected applicant.&nbsp; The selected applicant must meet the minimum qualifications for Design Engineer 1 (Electrical) by the end of the development program. A selected applicant with a bachelor's degree in the electrical engineering field will have a one-year development program.&nbsp; A selected applicant without a bachelor’s degree in the electrical engineering field will have a development program of between one and three years depending on the length and type of their experience and education.&nbsp;&nbsp; Upon successful completion of the development program, the selected applicant will be promoted to the target class of Design Engineer 1 (Electrical). With continued successful performance as a Design Engineer 1 (Electrical) for one year, the incumbent will be promoted to Design Engineer 2 (Electrical). POSITION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver's license is required and must be maintained. APPLICATION DETAILS Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Engineer in Training (EIT) license number if applicable, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application. WHO WE ARE As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve lives through transportation. 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 here! <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>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</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 receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the technical engineering work of the agency. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period. <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles and methods;&nbsp;</li><li>Skill in the use of drafting and calculating instruments;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable ability to perform mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to utilize computer software.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.&nbsp; <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> In addition to the degrees listed below, we prefer experience through employment, coursework, internship, or volunteer work in the following areas: <ul><li>Accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer and Electronic Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, or closely related major</li><li>Experience with engineering or maintenance of electronic equipment</li><li>Experience with interpreting traffic signal plans and wiring diagrams</li><li>Experience with networking protocol, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, communication equipment, and IP over Ethernet</li><li>Experience using Bluebeam and Office 365 tools</li><li>Experience with technical documents such as design specifications or instruction manuals</li><li>Experience providing customer service and support</li><li>Experience providing verbal and written communication to teammates and stakeholders of all levels</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.

Field Electrical Engineer Trainee(Target Class: Design Engineer 1 (Electrical))

<h4>Introduction</h4> If you currently hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and are seeking a career in transportation and highway maintenance, come join a great team of employees dedicated to keeping our roads and highways safe and improving travel through Connecticut. The&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Transportation (CTDOT)&nbsp;is now accepting applications for a CDL Driver/Highway Maintainer (Transportation Maintainer 2) position located at the East Hampton Maintenance Facility. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CDL CLASS, ISSUING STATE (IF APPLICABLE), LICENSE NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE, AND ALL ENDORSEMENTS AND MEC EXPIRATION DATE ARE ADDED TO THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IN THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION AS WELL. 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><li>Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been 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>Monday - Friday</li><li>Full-time (40 hours per week)</li><li>First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)</li><li>Location: East Hampton, CT</li><li>On-site work environment</li></ul> POSITION REQUIREMENTS <ul><li>You must live within 20 miles of the garage location. </li><li>You must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsement. You must also have a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC).</li><li>Military members and recently-honorably discharged veterans who possess at least two years' experience in operating a commercial motor vehicle as part of their military job requirements may qualify for these opportunities based on meeting the CDL Skills Test Exemption for Military Applicants (Military Skills Test Waiver Form) as outlined on the&nbsp;CT DMV website.</li><li>Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal, whenever your services are needed; this includes mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30 (no out of state vacations will be approved during this period).</li><li>Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm. At times this could be up to a period of several days, including holidays and weekends.</li><li>Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their CDL Class A or B, their valid MEC, and a thoroughly completed Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form, as well as a copy of their Master Application. </li></ul> THE ROLE <ul><li>The CDL Driver will perform a full range of tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair of State roadways, bridges, and more.</li><li>The CDL Driver will maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment or assist on larger equipment.</li></ul> ABOUT US As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. 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, vision, and values by clicking here! Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <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></ul> 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 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 Talent Acquisition Professional 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 <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> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: <ul><li>Please read or watch our 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 prepare for your interview.</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 <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 Frank DeCusati at <a href="mailto:frank.decusati@ct.gov" target="_blank">frank.decusati@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountablefor performing a variety of moderately skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports, and other departmental facilities; operates andmaintains complex mechanical equipment; works as a moderately skilled mechanic in garages in theroutine repair of mechanical equipment. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintaining or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class: TRUCKS: <ul><li>Three (3) ton to nine (9) ton trucks, dump, platform or refuse with or without winch;</li><li>All of the above when using the following attachments:</li><ul><li>Snow plows;</li><li>Duo Dump Truck;</li><li>Crash Attenuators;</li><li>Trailers and towed equipment (except tilt bed trailers);</li></ul><li>Pickup, (to include two (2) &amp; four (4) wheel drive vehicles) when using:</li><ul><li>Trailers or towed equipment;</li><li>Snowplows or hopper type spreaders;</li><li>Bridge utility truck;</li><li>Compressor trucks;</li><li>Aerial bucket trucks;</li><li>Wreckers with winch;</li><li>Tandem/10-Wheel Dump Truck.</li></ul></ul> EQUIPMENT: <ul><li>Bituminous curbing machines;</li><li>Pothole Patcher;</li><li>Tractor Mowers with single flail;</li><li>Wood chippers;</li><li>Chain saws;</li><li>Culvert cleaning machines;</li><li>Compressors, and/or compressor tools;</li><li>Concrete mixers;</li><li>Concrete vibrators;</li><li>Hydraulic or engine driven tools;</li><li>Test Boring;</li><li>Class twenty four (24) tractor including attachments;</li><li>Wing plow or other side mounted attachments;</li><li>Fork lift.</li></ul>DUTIES: <ul><li>Survey monument setting;</li><li>Burning and cutting with acetylene torch;</li><li>Flagger (traffic control);</li><li>May assist a Material Storage Supervisor with stores section material handling;</li><li>Performing moderately skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades: <ul><li>Construction;</li><li>Maintenance;</li><li>Mechanical repair;</li><li>Electrical;</li><li>Carpentry;</li><li>Masonry;</li><li>Welding;</li><li>Plumbing;</li><li>Painting;</li></ul></li><li>Relief ferry mate, drawbridge attendant and/or rest area attendant;</li><li>In addition to other duties, may assist a Transportation General Supervisor, Transportation Garage Supervisor, or Transportation District Electrical Supervisor in preparing and checking various reports or operating a two-way radio in a District Maintenance unit;</li><li>Wildlife hazard control;</li><li>Radio monitoring and communication;</li><li>Escort vendors, contractors, etc. in secure areas (state owned airports only);</li><li>In addition to other duties, may function as a guard/watchperson or be required to receive training in, stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state-owned airports; </li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>the construction, maintenance, and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges, or airports;&nbsp;</li><li>the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance trades;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>use and make routine repairs to complex mechanical equipment;&nbsp;</li><li>operate equipment as listed on the attached addendum;&nbsp;</li><li>understand and follow written and oral instructions;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing,maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operationand care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for the General Experience.</li><li>Successful completion of the Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprenticeship Program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience with snow removal</li><li>Experience with landscaping</li><li>Experience with construction</li><li>Experience driving CDL vehicles</li><li>Experience working with heights</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, athorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified forappointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class.</li><li>A physical examination will be required.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.</li><li>The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.</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.

CDL Driver/Highway Maintainer(Transportation Maintainer 2 | 40 Hour)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Whiting Forensic Hospital, under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking qualified individuals to join our team as Rehabilitation Therapist 2's (Therapeutic Recreation). These positions will be supporting the Whiting 1 and Dutcher 1 North units within our facility in Middletown. Find out more information on these great opportunities below! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Whiting Unit 1 (PCN 123469)</li><ul><li>Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday</li><li>Work Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week</li><li>Work Shift:&nbsp;First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., except Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.</li><li>Location: 70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT</li></ul></ul> Whiting Unit 1 is a maximum-security competency unit aimed at restoring individuals with mental illness and or substance use disorders such that they may participate in their own defense within the criminal justice system. <ul><li>Dutcher 1 North (PCN 86600) <ul><li>Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday</li><li>Work Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week</li><li>Work Shift:&nbsp;First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., except Mondays: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.</li><li>Location:&nbsp;70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT</li></ul></li></ul> Dutcher 1 North is a mixture of patients who are either civilly committed, under the jurisdiction of the PSRB, or hospitalized voluntarily.&nbsp; Patients on 1 North may require more specialized care and consideration when compared to the other community preparation units in Dutcher Hall. 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> These positions are entitled to Hazardous Duty Benefits. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: <ul><li>Completing all rehabilitation therapy documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, group documentation and reassessments needed to meet joint commission guidelines;</li><li>Performing therapeutic recreation interventions designed to assist in meeting client goals and improving levels of overall functioning;</li><li>Providing individual support and program planning to meet patient specific goals and needs to include one-on-one support.</li><li>Working with treatment teams to assist in meeting treatment plan goals.</li><li>Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and treatment teams.</li></ul> MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: 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. Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted under the following categories: Psychiatric Security Review Board commitment, Criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, Civil commitment (voluntary or involuntary) and Transfer from the Department of Correction (during period of incarceration or at end of sentence). Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission. We provide high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community. Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us! 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 Joseph K. Fried at <a href="mailto:Joseph.Fried@ct.gov" target="_blank">Joseph.Fried@ct.gov</a>, 860-924-7053.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state facility this class is accountable for the planning, administration, implementation and evaluation of professional therapy programs in a recognized therapeutic discipline for individuals with an intellectual disability, emotional disabilities and physical disabilities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Selects, plans, administers and implements a therapeutic program by utilizing a specific therapy function to teach skills to correct disorders in intellectual, emotional or motor status of an individual;</li><li>Writes and implements treatment plans;</li><li>Plans, schedules and conducts individual and group activities;</li><li>Actively participates in admission, treatment and discharge planning of an individual;</li><li>Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings presenting cases and discussing future treatment goals and objectives for an individual;</li><li>Participates in institutional, professional and community groups and/or task forces;</li><li>Participates in staff meetings and on interdisciplinary committees;</li><li>Trains and supervises staff and individuals in application of a specific discipline;</li><li>Provides in-service training to other staff;</li><li>Attends and participates in workshops and conferences;</li><li>Gathers and uses data from observation and diagnostic tests to develop goals and new activities;</li><li>Coordinates therapy services with other disciplines such as occupational or physical therapy;</li><li>Selects appropriate materials and implements a therapeutic program to meet needs of individual;</li><li>Maintains and orders equipment;</li><li>Observes, records and evaluates individual progress;</li><li>May transport and escort individuals to community functions;</li><li>May teach direct care and paraprofessional staff in application of a specific therapy;</li><li>May make adaptive equipment;</li><li>May serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of the therapeutic recreation discipline;</li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>physical and intellectual disorders;</li><li>individual and group dynamics;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Skill in evaluating individual needs.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Five (5) years of professional experience in the appropriate professional rehabilitation therapy program specialty performing such activities as program evaluation, planning and application for individuals with an intellectual disability, emotional disabilities and physical disabilities. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>College training in the appropriate recognized therapeutic recreation discipline 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>One (1) year of experience at the level of a Rehabilitation Therapist 1 or its equivalent may be substituted for the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Possession of a Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation.</li><li>Possession of the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential.</li><li>Experience working inside of a locked, forensic setting, with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a certificate as a Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.), and/or life saving (CPR, First Aid) from the American Red Cross.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language in certain positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury and moderately disagreeable conditions while providing treatment to individuals with disabilities. <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.

Rehabilitation Therapist 2 (Therapeutic Recreation) (37.5 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> ABOUT US: The&nbsp;Office of the State Treasurer&nbsp;exists to provide and ensure effective financial management of public resources, high standards of professionalism&nbsp;and integrity, and expanding opportunity for&nbsp;State of Connecticut&nbsp;residents and businesses.&nbsp; We are recruiting for a&nbsp;Fiscal/Administrative Assistant&nbsp;to support the Unclaimed Property Division. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Full Time, 40 hours per week</li><li>1st Shift, Monday - Friday</li><li>Centrally located in downtown Hartford, close to major highways&nbsp;</li></ul> WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? <ul><li>State of Connecticut&nbsp;is&nbsp;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&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</li><li>The chance to work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;&nbsp;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>Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal);</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;health, dental and supplemental benefits;</li><li>A&nbsp;comprehensive pension plan.</li></ul>THE ROLE: The individual in this role will be responsible for: •Answering phones and email request for instructions •Drafting correspondence and prepare responses •Entering data into a Database •Creating spreadsheets and word documents to track and record steps taken For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;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 specify your qualifications on your application. To Apply: <ul><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 Johnette Tolliver,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:johnette.tolliver@ct.gov" target="_blank">johnette.tolliver@ct.gov</a>. Follow the State of Connecticut&nbsp;on&nbsp;LinkedIn. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for performing a combination of basic paraprofessional work, and highly complex clerical work in fiscal and administrative functions. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Performs paraprofessional level work in fiscal and administrative activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently performs bookkeeping and basic accounting activities such as maintaining, balancing, and reconciling an interrelated group of accounts;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently accountable for an accounts receivable or accounts payable process including varied and complex procedures and activities;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares simple financial statements and assists in preparation of complex financial statements;&nbsp;</li><li>Calculates rates involving complex arithmetical formulas;&nbsp;</li><li>Gathers and consolidates payroll and expenditure data for budget preparation;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures that expenditures plus encumbrances are within appropriation limits;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews routine expenditures for compliance with itemized budgets;&nbsp;</li><li>Utilizes EDP systems for financial records and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently performs purchasing functions including preparing and processing purchase orders and requisitions, authorizing routine purchase orders, and preparing requests for proposals;&nbsp;</li><li>Independently prepares renewal or new contracts based on awards;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures that routine payments are in compliance with contract provisions;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>bookkeeping, financial record keeping and basic governmental accounting principles and practices;&nbsp;</li><li>basic procedures of budget preparation and control;&nbsp;</li><li>payroll procedures, purchasing procedures and contract preparation;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability in arithmetic computations;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>audit financial documents;&nbsp;</li><li>understand and apply statutes and regulations;&nbsp;</li><li>utilize EDP systems for financial management.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Four (4) years of experience in complex clerical work in one or more fiscal/administrative functions such as accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grant administration, payroll, or purchasing. NOTE: Complex clerical work is defined as generally routine fiscal/ administrative work, such as financial record keeping or examining, bookkeeping, requisitioning or payroll preparation at or above the level of Financial Clerk. Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached <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 two (2) years.</li><li>One (1) year as a Pre-Professional Trainee in fiscal/administrative work may be substituted for the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience utilizing technology and considerable due diligence to carefully process claim payments for Unclaimed Property.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook in a professional work setting.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with KAPS unclaimed property &amp; CORE-CT financial system.</li><li>Experience in processing CO-790 payment cancellations.</li><li>Customer service experience including corresponding and communicating with both internal and external customers.</li><li>Experience in examining and posting UCP deposits.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial&nbsp;individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certification by the time of permanent appointment. <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.

Fiscal/Administrative Assistant

<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.

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.

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