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<h4>Introduction</h4> Do you have experience directing and planning major programs for a social services organization? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and serving your state? If so, we invite you to check out this exciting opportunity&nbsp;to join our team! At the&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS), we are currently recruiting forHome and Community BasedServices (HCBS)Quality Assurance and Provider Management Manager&nbsp;(Social Services Program Manager)&nbsp;to support oversight of waivers, quality assurance, provider engagement and support federal and state compliance measures in the Division of Health Services, located at 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT. 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> Position Highlights <ul><li>This position is full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week</li><li>Monday - Friday,&nbsp;8:00AM -&nbsp; 4:30PM</li></ul> Your role as a&nbsp;HCBS&nbsp;Quality Assurance and Provider Management Manager&nbsp;(Social Services Program Manager) The&nbsp;HCBS&nbsp;Quality Assurance and Provider Management Managersupports oversight of waivers, quality assurance, provider engagement and support federal and state compliance measures. Who We Are The Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency.&nbsp; Within DSS, the Division of Social Work administers services to a variety of populations including older persons, families and individuals experiencing crisis, and persons with disabilities.&nbsp; Programs include, Protective Services for the Elderly, Domestic Violence Support Services, Social Work In-Home Supports and the Conservator of Person and Estate. We hope you pursue joining our team and encourage you to detail your related experience on the application! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> For Assistance in Applying: Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;<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. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. Contact Information: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.&nbsp; Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services, Social Services and Department of Children and Families, Revenue Enhancement Division this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing a major program. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Directs staff and operations of a major program which provides social services through the management of district or area offices;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates, plans and manages evaluation of a program or field reporting system;</li><li>Participates in program development and implementation;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops policies and procedures which relate to program or field operation services;&nbsp;</li><li>Analyzes federal and state statutes, programming documents, regulations, etc. to ensure appropriate policies and procedures;</li><li>Interacts with state, federal and community agencies on human services matters to ensure service delivery;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines priorities and develops necessary plans to meet program objectives;</li><li>Prepares management surveys and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates activities of staff to meet program goals and project deadlines;</li><li>Provides technical assistance to field staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>principles and practices of social services programs;</li><li>principles of public administration;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to apply management principles and practices;</li><li>community organizations and public assistance agencies;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to analyze and <ul><li>recommend solutions to complex problems;&nbsp;</li><li>assess impact of legislation, regulations, etc. on programmatic goals.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Nine (9) years of professional experience in the social services field. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory or consultative capacity with programmatic and administrative responsibilities. <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 human services or public administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience in Medicaid Home and Community Based Services</li><li>Experience in audit, compliance reporting, and program oversight</li><li>Experience in quality assurance management&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with strategic thinking and problem solving</li><li>Experience enforcing programmatic policies and procedures and recommending changes&nbsp;</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.

State of Connecticut

HCBS Quality Assurance and Provider Management Manager((Social Services Program Manager) Hybrid)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you looking to help your state in a time of need? Does a career in state service as a&nbsp;Registered Professional Nurse&nbsp;(RN) excite you?! If so, come Make an ImpaCT&nbsp;by serving your state! Read below and apply today! THE ROLE: The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently accepting applications for multiple&nbsp;Nurse&nbsp;positions within Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our direct-care team to improve the well-being for our clients/patients. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Division:&nbsp;General Psychiatry Division (GPD)</li><li>Location: Blue Hills,Battell Hall, Woodward Hall and Merritt Hall</li><li>Hours:&nbsp;Full-Time and/or Part-Time</li><li>Shifts:&nbsp;First, Second, and Third</li><li>Address:&nbsp;1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT&nbsp;or&nbsp;500 Vine Street, Hartford, CT</li><li>Note:&nbsp;These positions&nbsp;can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift throughout GPD</li></ul> FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: <ul><li>Each Registered Nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift shall receive a “recruitment and&nbsp;retention” yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).&nbsp;</li><li>This bonus shall be pro-rated for part-time Registered Nurses.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification.</li></ul> WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;The opportunity to&nbsp;work for a Forbes top company:&nbsp;‘Forbes’&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;-&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!</li></ul> PLEASE NOTE: <ul><li>Health insurance coverage will be limited to those individuals who are regularly scheduled to work at least seventeen and one-half (17-1/2) hours per week.</li><li>Benefits may vary or not apply for specific part-time positions.</li></ul> FOR MORE INFORMATION:&nbsp;If you would like to schedule a time to speak with a Clinical Leader to learn about a nursing position at DMHAS, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Marilyn.Duran@ct.gov" target="_blank">Marilyn.Duran@ct.gov</a>. IN THIS ROLE AS AN REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE YOU WILL: <ul><li>Provide substantial input regarding patient care needs;</li><li>Recommend modifications in the overall plan of care;</li><li>Complete comprehensive Initial Nursing Assessment for patients with acute psychiatric and addictive problems; and</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> THESE REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE POSITIONS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING INPATIENT UNITS:&nbsp; <ul><li>Battell 2 North, Battell 2 South, Battell 3 North, Battell 3 South &amp; Battell 4 South:&nbsp;Acute general psychiatric treatment units with a maximum census of twenty-two patients. These units provide psychiatric treatment and stabilization for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness, with the goal of discharge to the community in the most integrated setting possible.&nbsp;</li><li>Battell 4 North:&nbsp;Acute general psychiatric treatment unit with a maximum census of twenty-two patients.&nbsp; The unit provides psychiatric treatment and stabilization to men living with severe and persistent mental illness, with the goal of discharge to the community in the most integrated setting possible.</li><li>Merritt 4D:&nbsp;Young Adult Services providing&nbsp;specialized treatment setting for young adults who are transitioning into the adult mental health treatment system from the child/adolescent mental health system, or who have had the onset of symptoms in young adulthood.&nbsp; The focus of treatment is psychiatric stabilization with the goal of continuing treatment in the least restrictive community setting possible.</li><li>Woodward 1 North &amp; Woodward 1 South:&nbsp;Geriatric psychiatry units with a maximum census of fifteen patients.&nbsp; These units serve an aging patient population suffering from severe and chronic mental illness, as well as patients with complex medical and nursing needs.&nbsp; The goal of treatment is psychiatric stabilization with the goal of living in an appropriately supportive community setting with the least restrictions possible.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Woodward 2 North:&nbsp;Geriatric psychiatry unit with a maximum census of fifteen patients.&nbsp; The unit serves an aging patient population of men suffering from severe and chronic mental illness, as well as patients with complex medical and nursing needs.&nbsp; The goal of treatment is psychiatric stabilization with the goal of living in an appropriately supportive community setting with the least restrictions possible.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Woodward 2 South:&nbsp;Specialized treatment setting serving the needs of patients with both mental illness and either acquired or traumatic brain injury (ABI/TBI).&nbsp; The unit has a census of fifteen patients. The unit works with the DMHAS ABT/TBI services division to return patients to the community in the most integrated setting possible.</li></ul> NOTE: <ul><li>Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Nurse should not apply; transfers within DMHAS will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process.</li><li>Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment.</li></ul> OUR MISSION: 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. ABOUT THE HOSPITAL: CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness.&nbsp;Throughout its history, it has experienced the multitude of medical, social and political changes affecting such facilities.&nbsp;In 1995, the Governor and General Assembly through a statewide restructuring of services for persons with psychological and addiction disabilities called for a renewed commitment to specialized treatment at CVH by expanding community options for patients and staff while closing two other hospitals and consolidating inpatient services here. The hospital became the amalgamation of four formerly freestanding psychiatric hospitals,&nbsp;four freestanding substance use disorder treatment facilities, and one maximum security hospital. Then in 2010, the former Cedarcrest Regional Hospital (with 2 campuses – Cedar Ridge campus in Newington and Blue Hills campus in Hartford) consolidated services with CVH. On May 1, 2018, the Whiting Forensic Division of CVH separated, creating two separate hospitals; Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) and Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH). Today, CVH is comprised of 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as well as Make an ImpaCT&nbsp;as a Registered Professional Nurse for&nbsp;the State of Connecticut! We encourage you to apply today! 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&nbsp;Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> Start with us.&nbsp; Stay with us.&nbsp; Grow with us. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Please Note: 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. FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s : Nursys® System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> Please Note:&nbsp;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. To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>Note:&nbsp;At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.</li><li>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: <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 Nicole Frascatore via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov" target="_blank">Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov</a>.</li></ul> *Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for providing a full range of professional nursing care. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment; performs assessments; changes dressings; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals; documents nursing interventions on medical records; distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and insures their security; maintains records and makes reports; makes decisions in routine cases; instructs individuals, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related individual care issues directed towards an awareness and understanding of health/mental health issues; responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment; may participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individuals treatment or health/mental health care plans; may formulate and implement nursing care plans; may participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations; may administer routine tests; may conduct training; may delegate nursing tasks consistent with established protocols; may participate in psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation interventions; may physically restrain individuals; may provide related medical or mental health specialty services; may serve as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional; performs related duties as required. <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing theory, practice and ethics; knowledge of current medications, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects; knowledge of medical, therapeutic and psychiatric nursing interventions and methods; knowledge of and ability to apply quality standards, procedures and protocols; knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic difference; knowledge of and ability to apply clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to act as a role model to health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors; ability to learn specialized individual care applicable to work assignment; ability to listen and provide empathetic assistance to individuals and families in meeting their needs and carrying out prescribed treatments; ability to develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, and their caregivers; ability to respond to emergencies; ability to respond to and seek supervision; ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride trust and group identity to foster commitment and team work; ability to analyze and evaluate proper care and treatment. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Graduation from an accredited nursing program. <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> 1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut. 2. Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions. 3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Nurse (Multiple Positions)

<h4>Introduction</h4> If you are you interested in a career that you are passionate about and receive personal fulfillment while making a difference, the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center is looking for you to be a part of their team!&nbsp;&nbsp; The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families' (DCF) is hiring a motivated and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse, to join our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Middletown, CT.&nbsp; Position Highlights: <ul><li>PCN 44527</li><li>Part-time, 32 hours per week</li><li>Second (2nd) shift</li><li>2:45 p.m. - 11:15p.m.</li><li>Week 1 day off: Saturday, Sunday, Thursday</li><li>Week 2 days off:&nbsp; Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday</li><li>Albert J. Solnit South Campus</li></ul><ul><li>PCN 44557</li><li>Part-time, 32 hours per week</li><li>Second (2nd) shift</li><li>2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.</li><li>Week 1 day off: Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday</li><li>Week 2 days off:&nbsp; Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday.</li><li>Albert J. Solnit South Campus</li></ul> About Us:&nbsp;&nbsp; The Department of Children and Families' (DCF) mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center North Campus in East Windsor provides treatment to adolescent males between the ages of 13 and 17 by utilizing a strength based, family-centered relational approach based on youth-adult partnerships with a program model designed to focus on treatment strategies which are trauma informed and gender responsive.&nbsp;&nbsp; We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make a difference! 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 SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS: Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift shall receive a yearly “retention” bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments: In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification. 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 facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Checks and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Reports changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Applies topical medication;</li><li>Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;</li><li>Performs simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Reports on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administers enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Performs Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>lead staff.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience in a psychiatric setting.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Ready to empower individuals with disabilities and guide them towards meaningful employment? Join our team and make a lasting impact by helping individuals achieve their career goals and independence! The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is seeking qualified individuals to join our team as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1. Discover an exciting opportunity to deliver vital vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with diverse disabilities. Explore further details about these rewarding positions below!&nbsp; Individuals in their final semester of a Master's degree program may apply. Candidate cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday</li><li>Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, First Shift</li><li>Locations:&nbsp;Torrington, Waterbury, and Windsor* (which serves our Hartford area)</li></ul> Please note that you will not be considered for vacancies in locations you do not select on your application.&nbsp;If you are interested in multiple locations, to ensure opportunity, please check all locations on your application.&nbsp; WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT: <ul><li>Join an Award-Winning Team: Be part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the Best Employers of 2023. Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.</li><li>Platinum Healthcare Excellence:&nbsp;Enjoy the nation's top-rated healthcare plan for state employees and their dependents. Our Platinum Healthcare Plan, ranked the best by&nbsp;Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and endorsed by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., ensures&nbsp;comprehensive coverage&nbsp;and well-being for you and your family.</li><li>Secure Your Future:&nbsp;Benefit from our robust pension plan and explore supplemental retirement offerings, ensuring a secure and comfortable future for you and your loved ones.</li><li>Invest in Your Education and Future: As a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, the State of Connecticut supports your educational journey. You may qualify for student loan forgiveness after just 10 years of dedicated service. Learn more&nbsp;here.</li><li>Time for What Matters: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. Prioritize your well-being and make the most of your personal time.&nbsp;</li><li>Unlock Your Potential: Grow professionally with a range of development opportunities. The State of Connecticut is committed to nurturing your skills and helping you reach new heights in your career.</li><li>Cultivate Balance: We believe in a healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;for all our employees. Join us in fostering an environment where your professional and personal lives harmonize, allowing you to thrive in both.</li></ul> WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: <ul><li>Providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities</li><li>Dealing with the public and conducting&nbsp;community outreach</li><li>Managing&nbsp;referrals from general intake, community organizations, school systems and other community referrals</li></ul> In this role you will provide valuable vocational rehabilitation services to our clients in one of three exciting functional areas:&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>General Counselors - Primary responsibilities include conducting intakes, gathering and reviewing records for eligibility determination, performing assessments, providing career counseling and individualized services to eligible transition age youth and/or adults with disabilities regarding their employment options, and developing effective partnerships through community outreach.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> <ul><li>Level Up Counselors - Concentrate on helping high school students with disabilities by collaborating with schools, students and families, by providing pre-vocational services, resources, and information that the student will need to transition from high school into the work force.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> <ul><li>Workforce Counselors - Go into the community to build relationships with employers and market BRS services, they educate employers on the benefits of employing our qualified clients, and secure placement and training opportunities for our job seekers based on current labor market trends.&nbsp;</li></ul> MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND BUREAU: The Mission of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is to maximize opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to: <ul><li>Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens</li><li>Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide</li><li>Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy</li><li>Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults</li><li>Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level</li></ul> The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), a division of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), assists individuals with significant physical and/or mental disabilities in preparing for, securing, maintaining, or advancing in employment. BRS is dedicated to fostering opportunities that support individuals with disabilities in gaining competitive employment. BRS has helped thousands of Connecticut residents with disabilities. Our Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors have the knowledge and experience to help people with disabilities explore work opportunities and make good choices related to employment. We offer individualized services for persons with disabilities who are eligible for vocational rehabilitation and provide supports in planning for and achieving their job goals. Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us. <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 the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services this class is accountable for performing professional rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Performs a limited range of professional rehabilitation planning for and services to individuals with disabilities and rehabilitation needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts interviews and explains functions, services and eligibility requirements of the agency;&nbsp;</li><li>Counsels individuals and assists in planning, selecting, preparing for and achieving a vocational goal;&nbsp;</li><li>Obtains sufficient case information from schools, employers, Social Security Administration and other public and private agencies and medical facilities;&nbsp;</li><li>Arranges for services within the agency or other community agencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares written reports to document decisions and assesses vocational rehabilitation potential;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes community referral sources;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares case histories and other case records as components of an assigned caseload using an electronic system;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates and delivers presentations;&nbsp;</li><li>May administer vocational tests;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>the principles and techniques of vocational rehabilitation counseling and interviewing;&nbsp;</li><li>disability and resulting functional limitation and medical terminology;&nbsp;</li><li>community resources;&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>relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds;&nbsp;</li><li>organize time, set priorities and manage workload using an electronic system;</li><li>gather, analyze and evaluate significant information pertinent to the rehabilitation of an individual;&nbsp;</li><li>establish and maintain an effective counseling relationship with individuals;&nbsp;</li><li>write reports.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major course of study in vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education or related behavioral or social sciences. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working with high school students or adults with disabilities</li><li>Experience providing outreach, including conducting presentations, to community agencies</li><li>Experience with an electronic case management system, Outlook, and video conferencing platforms</li><li>Experience working with population diversity or underserved populations</li><li>Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines</li><li>Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain the educational qualification for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 and meet the most current national standard for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as specified by the Commissioner on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). </li><li>Incumbents in this class are required to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license or Identification Card.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel with or without accommodation.</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.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (35 Hour)(Hybrid)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Unique Opportunity Looking for the next stage in your nursing career? Join our team at the&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS)&nbsp;as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator&nbsp;with&nbsp;the Private Division of West Region.&nbsp;You'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, making a meaningful impact in their lives. We provide compassionate services at Community Living Arrangement (CLA) sites, nurturing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We thoughtfully conduct nursing assessments to craft personalized care plans that honor each resident's unique needs and preferences. We take care to prepare quarterly and annual nursing reports, highlighting residents' progress and making any necessary adjustments to ensure their well-being. Our role also involves guiding and supporting direct care staff, empowering them to deliver the best possible care, while carefully monitoring nursing services to swiftly address any concerns that may come up. Benefits We prioritize the well-being of our employees and recognize the importance of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. Alongside competitive compensation, we provide a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>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></ul> Schedule This is a full-time (80 hours/biweekly), first (1st) shift position, with a work schedule as follows: <ul><li>8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday</li><li>Regular Days Off: Saturday &amp; Sunday</li><li>However, flexibility is required to meet the demands of the job, including working off hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.</li><li>Eligible to telework up to 50% after completion of the 6-month working test period.</li></ul> Join our Team If you are an ambitious and compassionate healthcare professional looking to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join our team at State of Connecticut and play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. We are looking for individuals with experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, ensuring personalized care and support. The ideal candidate will be proficient in following current infection control practices to maintain a safe environment and demonstrate strong clinical documentation skills, accurately recording events and reviewing health information to formulate detailed reports. Additionally, proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel, is essential, along with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with internal and external partners, as well as the public. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <ul><li>Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page or view our&nbsp;tutorial.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close&nbsp;date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. <ul><li>Must have a valid driver's license.</li><li>Will be required to travel.</li></ul></li><li>If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward&nbsp;Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a>. </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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</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&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;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&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>Note:&nbsp; At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.&nbsp; Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz&nbsp;Pinette&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</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>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.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; 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 one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state facility this class is accountable for coordinating the various facets of clinical programs involving multiple units OR for serving as liaison between the&nbsp;facility and community programs and placement settings. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Assist the Nurse Consultant/Supervisor in the monitoring of nursing issues in various private sector agencies, LTC facilities and community settings;</li><li>Follow up on individual care in community programs; assist with assuring individuals are in least restrictive environment;</li><li>Act as a resource person to agencies and/or planning and support teams (PST).</li><li>Act as a resource person and provide support for individuals receiving individualized home supports (IHS)</li><li>Conduct individual health audits/nursing audits and site-specific audits;</li><li>Perform record keeping functions and maintaining of records;</li><li>Assist the Nurse Consultant and/or Nurse Supervisor with reviewing and tracking various reports (such as medication quarterlies);</li><li>Provide a variety of medical monitoring as an Ominibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Nurse;&nbsp;</li><li>Act on OBRA referrals for DDS individuals and others with suspected developmental disabilities seeking nursing facility admission (including new referrals, extensions, change in condition);</li><li>Track short-term stays for DDS individuals;</li><li>May develop, implement, and review individual health care plans;&nbsp;</li><li>May clinically supervise direct care staff and LPNs in execution of clinical programs;</li><li>Participate or chair individual centered interdisciplinary teams&nbsp;</li><li>May participate in and/or cover other programs and committees as assigned.&nbsp;</li><li>Act as a resource person to staff and community;</li><li>Prepare reports;</li><li>Participate in regional on-call system;</li><li>More information can be found&nbsp;here.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches;&nbsp;</li><li>individual treatment planning including impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement;&nbsp;</li><li>structure of services for individuals and their families in institutional and community oriented settings;&nbsp;</li><li>aftercare facilities;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Three (3) years of professional nursing experience. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li> A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. </li><li> A Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. </li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.</li><li>Experience following current infection control practices.</li><li>Experience with clinical documentation including documenting events in writing.</li><li>Experience reviewing health information and formulating reports based on that information.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.</li><li>Experience communicating, interacting with, and explaining information to internal partners, external partners, and the public.</li><li>Experience working in community and family home settings and coordinating in home supports.</li><li>Experience working with Assistive Technology.</li><li>Experience making periodic schedule adjustments based on organizational needs.</li><li>Experience collaborating with various interdisciplinary team members, health care providers, clinicians, and staff.</li><li>Experience and demonstrated comprehension of current DDS Medication Regulations.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered nurse in Connecticut.</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.

Clinical Nurse Coordinator(Hybrid)

<h4>Introduction</h4> The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center, South Campus Hospital –is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator position, in Middletown, CT. We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success.&nbsp; You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as well as Make an ImpaCT as a Registered Professional Nurse for the state of Connecticut!&nbsp; We encourage you to apply today! Position Highlights: PCN 96219 <ul><li>Full-time | 1st shift</li><li>Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm</li></ul> What we can offer you: <ul><li>View our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click here for more information.</li></ul> In your role as a Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Coordinate workflow and determine priorities to assure the delivery of the highest quality of care with efficient utilization of available services</li><li>Schedule, assign, oversee and review work</li><li>Establish and maintain program protocols and procedures</li><li>Provide staff training and assistance</li><li>Act as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures</li><li>Prepare reports and correspondence</li><li>Assess, evaluate and monitor documentation of all hospital disciplines when performing case reviews</li><li>Attend professional workshops, seminars and in-service training</li><li>Perform related duties as required.</li><li>For a more comprehensive list of duties click here.</li></ul> About the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – South Campus: At the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center, we treat our youth and each other with dignity and respect.&nbsp; It is in this relational, cultural and gender sensitive surrounding that our therapeutic milieu is based.&nbsp; Interdisciplinary teams develop, implement and continually assess individualized treatment plans. Solnit – South Campus is a state-administered Psychiatric facility for Connecticut’s youth who are under the age of eighteen, located on a 67-acre campus overlooking the Connecticut River in Middletown, CT.&nbsp; The campus includes four coed hospital units and three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) cottages.&nbsp; The Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator position is located at Solnit Hospital.&nbsp; The Solnit Hospital provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with severe mental illness and related behavior and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. The campus includes: Four coed hospital units, three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility cottages (PRTF), two schools, an indoor pool, playgrounds, ball field, two gyms, recreation rooms, and outdoor picnic area. About the State of Connecticut: Living in Connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep.&nbsp; The state has charm, elegance, and a high standard of living.&nbsp; Our school systems offer an outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country.&nbsp; Connecticut experiences all four seasons and gives you the option to choose living in sophisticated country-life or living in the center of a lively city. We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DCF team! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;(expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’.&nbsp; Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button.&nbsp; Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction.&nbsp; Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH.&nbsp; Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys.&nbsp; Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.&nbsp; Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.&nbsp; Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.&nbsp; Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rocky.young@ct.gov" target="_blank">rocky.young@ct.gov</a>&nbsp;and reference the recruitment number.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state agency this class is accountable for coordinating a utilization review program which promotes effective cost recovery, quality of care and/or compliance with relevant federal and state laws, regulations and standards. In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for performing investigations of abuse, neglect and death in individuals with an intellectual disability including individuals under the care of the Department of Developmental Services. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> WORKING LEAD (REGULATORY): <ul><li>Coordinates workflow and determines priorities to assure highest quality of care with efficient utilization of available services;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;</li><li>Establishes and maintains program protocols and procedures;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures;</li><li>Prepares reports and correspondence;</li><li>Assesses, evaluates and monitors documentation of all hospital disciplines when performing case reviews;</li><li>Attends professional workshops, seminars and in-service training;</li><li>May supervise Utilization Review Nurses and other staff engaged in review of medical records of individuals in state health care facilities for purposes of maximizing reimbursement revenue via Medicare Part B programs;</li><li>May review medical records and compile documents for case presentations;</li><li>May provide pre-certification for and coordination of inmates admitted to and discharged from acute care facilities;</li><li>May lead an inspection team in IPR/UR and licensing review functions;</li><li>May conduct entrance and exit interviews of care providers;</li><li>May supervise and participate in hospital Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement programs including preparation of appeals on behalf of a facility relative to intermediate denials;</li><li>May testify in court;</li><li>May coordinate review and audit of occupational injury and/or disease disability cases for purpose of determining medical management, cost containment, peer review and rehabilitation;</li><li>May notify acute care hospitals of scheduled utilization review including conducting second level review of cases and case referral to a physician consultant for final disposition;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL (INVESTIGATORY): <ul><li>Conducts complex investigations into allegations of abuse or neglect of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>Conducts complex investigations into cases where a death has resulted of an individual with an intellectual disability for whom the Department of Developmental Services has direct or oversight responsibility for medical care;</li><li>Reviews medical care that was provided to individuals;</li><li>Assists in the investigation to determine if the death is a result of abuse or neglect;</li><li>Participates in the reviews of events, overall care, quality of life and medical care preceding a death;</li><li>Works cooperatively with State and local police, State's Attorneys and other protective services organizations;</li><li>Interviews alleged victims, direct care providers, families and other potential witnesses;</li><li>Prepares comprehensive, complex investigative reports;</li><li>Maintains records and documentation;</li><li>Reviews medical records for pertinent information related to investigations;</li><li>May provide information and assistance to the Independent Mortality Review Board or Fatality Review Board for Persons with Disabilities;</li><li>May testify in court proceeding;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: <ul><li>Coordinates activities of care team, plans and schedules meetings, tracks input and attendance;</li><li>Ensures outcome of process is accurate document for care planning;</li><li>Audits process according to utilization guidelines and ensures process is completed within appropriate regulatory time frames;</li><li>Trains all Health Care Team members on Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) care planning system;</li><li>Acts as resource to all areas involved in Minimum Data Set (MDS) process;</li><li>Ensures compliance with state statutes, federal Veterans Affairs regulations and state Department of Veterans Affairs policies and procedures;</li><li>Monitors and manages timely electronic transmission of MDS program data;</li><li>Routinely conducts chart audits and maintains log of deficiencies and discrepancies;</li><li>Identifies errors in coding of MDS and RAI forms during completion process;</li><li>Communicates to leadership and interdisciplinary team members any changes to directives and guidelines;</li><li>Enters MDS data into information system;</li><li>Assures ongoing record documentation supports MDS and RAI coding;</li><li>Develops plan of action to correct identified quality deficiencies;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>principles, practices and current trends of nursing;</li><li>standards of medical care</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to analyze individual profiles and progress charts;</li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul>REGULATORY: <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>regulations and standards pertaining to utilization review;</li><li>care and service delivery to injured workers.</li></ul></li></ul>INVESTIGATORY: <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>statutes, policies and procedures governing the care and treatment of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>problems and needs of individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>various types of residential placement facilities;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of investigatory methods and techniques;</li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interviewing skills;</li><li>skills in the preparation of extensive written reports;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to research and analyze data.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: <ul><li>Knowledge of Minimum Data Set process in a long-term care setting and coordination of an interdisciplinary team;</li><li>Ability to utilize computer software.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Five (5) years of experience as a registered professional nurse. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> REGULATORY: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the assessment of the quality and propriety of health care services as required by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAH) and/or Medicare and Medicaid standards and regulations at the level of Utilization Review Nurse. INVESTIGATORY: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been working with persons with behavioral health disabilities or an intellectual disability. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the review and assessment of individuals in a long-term care setting. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience with Data Collection, analysis, and presentation</li><li>Intermediate to advanced skills in creating spreadsheets and utilizing data to create charts and graphs.</li><li>Experience with the Joint Commission's accreditation standards for hospital.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Medicare &amp; Medicaid Regulatory requirements and private insurances as it relates to utilization review/management and quality of care.</li><li>Experience with the Managed Care Appeal process.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <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.

Utilization Review Nurse Coordinator (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Unique Opportunity Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families? Do you have a proven track record of managing social services programs? If so, we have a unique opportunity for you! The State of Connecticut's Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking highly motivated and experienced individuals to join our team as&nbsp;Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Manager for Waiver Services&nbsp;(Social Services Program Managers.) Job Responsibilities As a HCBS Manager for Waiver Services, you will play a crucial role in supporting the oversight of waivers, quality assurance, provider engagement, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li> Lead and manage a team of dedicated professionals to achieve collective goals.</li><li>Provide program, regulatory and statutory oversight of federally funded HCBS programs.</li><li>Enhance care and case management delivery systems by collaborating with relevant stakeholders.</li><li> Enforce programmatic policies and procedures to ensure flawless execution.</li><li> Identify areas for improvement and recommend changes to enhance program effectiveness.</li></ul> Benefits At&nbsp;State of Connecticut, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and recognize the importance of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. Alongside competitive compensation, we provide a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>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></ul>Application Instructions To apply for the position of Social Services Program Manager, please submit your application through our online application portal. Please highlight your relevant experience and how it aligns with the requirements of the role. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this world-class opportunity! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> <ul><li> Please visit our&nbsp;'Applicant Tips on How to Apply'&nbsp;page or view our&nbsp;tutorial. </li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</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&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;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&nbsp;JobAps&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li><li>Note:&nbsp; At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.&nbsp; These documents may include:&nbsp; a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.&nbsp; Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz&nbsp;Pinette&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</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>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.&nbsp; It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.&nbsp; 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 one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services, Social Services and Department of Children and Families, Revenue Enhancement Division this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing a major program. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Directs staff and operations of a major program which provides social services through the management of district or area offices;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates, plans and manages evaluation of a program or field reporting system;</li><li>Participates in program development and implementation;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops policies and procedures which relate to program or field operation services;&nbsp;</li><li>Analyzes federal and state statutes, programming documents, regulations, etc. to ensure appropriate policies and procedures;</li><li>Interacts with state, federal and community agencies on human services matters to ensure service delivery;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines priorities and develops necessary plans to meet program objectives;</li><li>Prepares management surveys and reports;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates activities of staff to meet program goals and project deadlines;</li><li>Provides technical assistance to field staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>principles and practices of social services programs;</li><li>principles of public administration;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to apply management principles and practices;</li><li>community organizations and public assistance agencies;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to analyze and <ul><li>recommend solutions to complex problems;&nbsp;</li><li>assess impact of legislation, regulations, etc. on programmatic goals.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Nine (9) years of professional experience in the social services field. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory or consultative capacity with programmatic and administrative responsibilities. <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 human services or public administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience in Medicaid Home and Community Based Services.</li><li>Experience in social services program design, development and/or implementation.</li><li>Experience with care and case management delivery systems.</li><li>Experience supervising staff.</li><li>Experience enforcing programmatic policies and procedures and recommending changes.</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.

HCBS Manager for Waiver Services(Social Services Program Manager)

<h4>Introduction</h4> The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health is hiring! The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Nurse Consultant. This position will support our Health Care and Support Services (HCSS) Unit's Ryan White Part B Program and will report to the Public Health Services Manager. Serving as the Quality Management Coordinator, this role will lead our&nbsp;Quality Management activities required under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Ryan White Part B grant. See below for additional information on this great opportunity! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday</li><li>Work Hours: Full-time, First Shift, 35 hours per week</li><li>Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT</li></ul> There may be opportunities for an alternate work schedule and working remotely in accordance with State policies. 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>Creating and maintaining systems to support QM initiatives including collaborating with program and administrative staff in the development of an integrated HIV data system, conduct site visits, audits, and program evaluation, implement pilot projects, and provide technical assistance and evaluation to funded contractors.</li><li>Identifying evaluation outcomes and indicators, quality improvement indicators, data elements and data sources and methods.</li><li>Coordinating data gathering and reporting activities to ensure that the appropriate types of data are being gathered to measure necessary outcomes and quality indicators</li><li>Providing staff support to the statewide Ryan White Part B Lead Contractor and subcontractors’ Quality Management Committees and CHPC Quality Performance Measures (QPM) Committee</li><li>Writing annual Quality Management Plan for HCSS Program (includes both Ryan White and CADAP services).</li><li>Compiling, summarizing, and analyzing program data and write a Quality Management Report annually.</li><li>Coordinating and conducting the Program Quality Improvement (QI) Review of Core &amp; Support Services at contracted sites annually using the protocols and tools developed by the program for this purpose.</li><li>Writing final report summarizing the QI findings during the site visits with the lead and subcontractors and include program recommendations.</li><li>Participating and coordinating program participation in the national HRSA quality improvement collaborative and HRSA national meetings as requested by program management.</li><li>Preparing grants, progress reports, presentations, and correspondence.</li></ul> MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by: <ul><li>Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy</li><li>Preventing disease, injury, and disability</li><li>Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.</li></ul> DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s: Nursys® System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> 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 the Departments of Public Health, Children and Families, Correction, Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Social Services and the Office of Early Childhood this class is accountable for applying professional nursing knowledge in the enforcement, inspection, licensure, consultation and implementation or assessment of the nursing service component of health care programs and facilities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Implements, coordinates, and evaluates activities of assigned programs or health care services;</li><li>Maintains active liaison with and serves as nursing consultant to other sections, divisions, health care providers and public;</li><li>Assesses safety and quality of client care provided;</li><li>Assesses compliance of health insurance companies with various state statutes, regulations and guidelines;</li><li>Provides consultation to state licensed health care facilities and institutions and to unlicensed facilities to bring them into compliance with statutes, community institutions and individuals regarding planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing services, home health services and specialized problems in public health;</li><li>Performs on-site inspection surveys of health care or psychiatric facilities and provides consultation regarding licensure and certification laws, regulations and policies;</li><li>Evaluates quality of services rendered by facility;</li><li>Monitors facilities during strikes;</li><li>Prepares relevant federal and state forms and reports;</li><li>May inspect and evaluate health care and psychiatric facilities for compliance with state and federal regulations including licensure and certification laws;</li><li>May testify in court relative to findings of inspections and/or investigations;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>standards of care and service delivery in community based nursing agencies, licensed home health agencies, health care facilities and institutions;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>principles and practices of nursing care administration and education for a variety of specialties with varied settings;</li><li>principles and practices pertinent to community processes;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>state, federal and local health agencies and programs;</li><li>nursing education and skill in techniques of teaching;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>plan, implement and evaluate programs;</li><li>collect and analyze data.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Four (4) years of experience as a professional nurse in a position involving supervision, consultation, education or administration. NOTE: <ul><li>Administrative capacity is interpreted as having managerial responsibility in setting and implementing policies, carrying out program planning, and evaluating and coordinating special projects, etc. in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.</li><li>Consultative capacity is interpreted as the providing of professional expert nursing advice to other than subordinate staff on major programmatic issues in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.</li><li>Educational capacity is interpreted as experience in a full time professional educational position instructing professional nurses in a formalized program or teaching students in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.</li><li>Supervisory capacity is interpreted as having administrative supervision of registered nurses or other professional staff.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a public health nursing program, home health care agency, community health care setting, or in a hospital. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>A Master's degree in health services administration, nursing or public health may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working in both clinical and public health organizations.</li><li>Experience with implementing Quality Assessment, Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation in a public health, infectious disease, or related health care setting.</li><li>Experience developing, facilitating, and presenting on the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), e.g., brainstorming, cause and effect analysis, root cause analysis, and graphic representation of data.</li><li>Experience developing collaborative projects and working with a variety of public and/or private providers, policymakers, researchers, and persons with lived experience, such as HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STDs.</li><li>Experience demonstrating advanced communication, analytical, and organizational skills.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess certification as an Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist or be eligible for certification as an Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li></ul> <h4>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.

Nurse Consultant (Public Health) (35 Hour)(Hybrid)

POSTING NUMBER:(N300-2324)POSTING DATE:May 20, 2024&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CLOSING DATE:Open Until FilledPOSITION:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Registered Nurses – Summer School (Internal Only)LOCATION:VariousREPORTS TO:School Principal AND Coordinator of Health ServicesPRIMARY FUNCTIONS:&nbsp;Provides general health care services to students within the Hartford Public School system. This program will be in-person.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must be a graduate of an accredited school for nurses.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior nursing experience in an educational environment preferred.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of school health procedures, i.e. state and federal mandates.&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must have transportation. SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:&nbsp;Regular per-diem hourly rate based upon salary of individual selected. No holidays, vacation or sick leave during this scheduled program period. Applicants who cannot work through the entire program due to scheduling conflicts should not apply.Anticipated program dates are July 1, 2024 - August 2, 2024.The program will run Monday – Friday. Location and hours of employment are subject to change based on student enrollment.UNION AFFILIATION:Hartford Federation of School Health ProfessionalsAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:&nbsp;All current internalapplicants must submit an online application.&nbsp;To apply, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford" target="_blank">https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford</a> and follow the appropriate link.Position Subject to Available FundingAn Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D

Hartford Public Schools

Registered Nurse - Summer School - Various - (N300-2324) - Internal Only

POSTING NUMBER: N297-2425POSTING DATE: May 15, 2024CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledPOSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)REPORTS TO:&nbsp;Health Services CoordinatorPRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Provide state mandated health services to students under the direction of the Health Services Coordinator.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with nursing procedures (tracheotomy, G-tube feedings, catheterization, diabetic care, etc.) highly preferred.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to medically document in a professional and thorough manner.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to exercise professionalism and confidentiality when providing information to the students, parents, and staff.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, parent, staff, and other personnel.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Successful experience working in school health or in the area of pediatrics, desirable.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Must have own transportationCERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Connecticut. Current First Aid/CPR Certification.SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary in accordance with Hartford Educational Support Personnel (HESP) S484 - (42,659-$50,598). 10-month work year.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: &nbsp;To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at <a href="https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford" target="_blank">https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford</a>. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. &nbsp;&nbsp;Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed.&nbsp;Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.&nbsp;Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

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