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Lead Children Services Worker (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)
Lead Children Services Worker (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)Connecticut Department of Administrative Services • East Windsor, CT, US
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Lead Children Services Worker (40 Hour)(Office / On-site)

Lead Children Services Worker (40 Hour)(Office / On-site)

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services • East Windsor, CT, US
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Join the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services as a Lead Children Services Worker. This role is located at the Albert J. Solnit Psychiatric Center - North Campus in East Windsor, CT.

We are seeking an ambitious individual looking to make a difference in the lives of youth experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. As a Lead Children Services Worker, you will lead staff responsible for the treatment and care of an assigned group of children and youth.

Position Highlights :

  • Location : East Windsor, CT
  • Shift : Second (full-time, 40 hours per week)
  • Schedule : Week 1 - Work, Off, Off, Work, Work, Work, Work; Week 2 - Off, Work, Work, Off, Work, Work, Work

What We Can Offer You :

  • Excellent benefits
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work / life balance

    • About Us :

    Our mission is to partner with communities and empower families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce, who strive daily to meet the needs of those we encounter.

    Responsibilities :

  • Leads and advises staff in care, custody, and therapeutic treatment of residents
  • Provides for adequate coverage of the unit and takes necessary action in case of absences
  • Provides for maintenance of a therapeutic milieu by assuring residents' psychological and physical needs are met
  • Assists in development of recreational activities and programs for residents
  • Supervises recreational activities for residents

    • Requirements :

  • Two years of experience as a Children Services Worker
  • A Bachelor's degree in health, human services, or mental health may be substituted for one year of the General Experience
  • Considerable knowledge of general procedures concerning routine functioning of the institution
  • Knowledge of security procedures, disciplinary techniques, and guidelines for use

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience in hospital and residential treatment programs with adolescents

    • Special Requirements :

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel

    • Working Conditions :

    Incumbents in this class may be required to lift or restrain residents and may have significant exposure to risk of injury from assaultive and / or abusive residents.

    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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    Service Worker • East Windsor, CT, US