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Sunday, May 11, 2008

BRIDGEPORT OFFICE

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DURATIONAL OFFICE ASSISTANT (MAY BE UNDERFILLED AS CLERK TYPIST)

DURATIONAL OFFICE ASSISTANT (MAY BE UNDERFILLED AS CLERK TYPIST) The Department of Children and Families, Bridgeport Office, has a durational (temporary) vacancy for a part time (34 hours) Office Assistant. Position may be underfilled at the Clerk Typist level. To qualify at the Office Assistant level you must be on a current DAS Exam List for Office Assistant or have permanent status as an Office Assistant at the time of application. For a detailed job description please click on the class code. The filling of this position shall be in keeping with established reemployment, transfer, promotion, and SEBAC employment obligations. Applications from the general public will be considered only when the required obligations have been met. To apply please submit a DCF application (PLD-1), resume, and three (3) letters of reference. Please mail all application materials to the address indicated and reference posting number KG85792BPT."

7086

 

05

$15.23-$22.28 hourly

Y 5/13/2008

Karen Geraghty

KG85792BPT

 

Mail Application to:

Bernadette Grieb

DCF

100 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604

 

CENTRAL OFFICE

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2ND SHIFT SOCIAL WORKER (FOUR YEAR ROTATIONAL) FOR DCF EMPLOYEES ONLY

LATERAL transfer opportunity for DCF EMPLOYEES ONLY for a full-time 2nd shift Social Worker located in the Hotline Division of Central Office. THIS IS A FOUR (4) YEAR ROTATIONAL POSITION. Hours of work are Tuesday thru Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. All candidates must be on the current DAS certification exam list for Social Worker or already be at the level of Social Worker AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION. Qualified candidates please submit a cover letter, current fully completed DCF PLD-1 (state application), two most recent performance appraisals, and a resume to Bernice Morgan, DCF Central Office, 505 Hudson St, Hartford, CT 06106 Attn: Human Resources with the following posting #MC43263CO.

7713

 

33 $57,896 - $73,686 Y 5/20/2008

Morgan Castillo

MC43263CO

 

Mail Application to:

Bernice Morgan

DCF

505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106

OFFICE ASSISTANT (PART-TIME 34 HOURS)

The Department of Children and Families has a part-time (34 hour) Office Assistant vacancy located within the Interstate Compact Division of Central Office, 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT. PLEASE NOTE: All candidates must be on the current DAS certification exam list for Office Assistant or already be at the level of Office Assistant AT THE TIME OF APPLYING. State employees please submit cover letter, application (PLD-1) and last 2 performance appraisals as well as copies of last two (2) years attendance records. All others please submit cover letter, state application (PLD-1) and three letters of professional references to Bernice Morgan, DCF Central Office, 505 Hudson St, Hartford, CT 06106 Attn: Human Resources with the following posting #MC84284CO.

7086

 

05 $35,452 - $46,514 Y 5/22/2008

Morgan Castillo

MC84284CO

 

Mail Application to:

Bernice Morgan

DCF

505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DIRECTOR OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES

The Department of Children and Families has a Children & Families Director of Foster Care Services vacancy located within the Statewide Foster Care Division of Central Office located at 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT. PLEASE REFER TO THE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON THIS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION AS WELL AS THE APPLICATION PROCESS. Please reference the following posting #DF42902CO on your application material.

8634

 

33 $89,360 - $114,630 (Annually) Y 5/16/2008

Morgan Castillo

DF42902CO

 

Mail Application to:

Wanda Estrella

DCF

505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106

DURATIONAL CHILDREN SERVICES CONSULTANT

The Department of Children and Families is seeking a part-time (22 hour), durational (2-3 years) Children Services Consultant to serve as project coordinator for the Connecticut Family and Community Partnership Wraparound Project. This position will be responsible for general project coordination including oversight of the contracted Coordinating Center and liaison with selected community partners. The project is designed to implement Wraparound across multiple service systems in two pilot communities in Connecticut which will target children ages 6-14 at-risk for juvenile justice involvement. The desired applicant should have knowledge of Community Wraparound, Systems of Care, behavioral health services, and juvenile justice risk factors. This project is funded by federal dollars through the Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant and is coordinated jointly by the Department of Children and Families and the Judicial Branch, Court Support Services Division. ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ON THE CURRENT DAS CERTIFICATION EXAM LIST FOR Children Services Consultant OR ALREADY BE AT THE LEVEL OF Children Services Consultant AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION. In order to be considered for this position, INTERNAL candidates must submit a cover letter, current fully completed DCF PLD-1 (state application), two most recent performance appraisals, and a resume. OUTSIDE candidates must submit a cover letter, current fully completed DCF PLD-1 (state application), three (3) letters of professional references and a resume. Please submit all application material to Mary Titus, DCF Central Office, 505 Hudson St, Hartford, CT 06106 Attn: Human Resources with the following posting #MC90483CO.

1927

 

33 $29.09 - $36.94 per hour Y 5/23/2008

Morgan Castillo

MC90483CO

 

Mail Application to:

Mary Titus

DCF

505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106

PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

The Department of Children & Families is recruiting for a Principal Human Resources Specialist within the Labor Relations Division. Position will have labor relations responsibility for the Bridgeport, Stamford and Norwalk area offices). Interested individuals MUST BE ON THE CURRENT DAS EXAM CERTIFICATION LIST OR HAVE ATTAINED PERMANENT STATUS AT THE LEVEL OF Principal Human Resources Specialist. Individuals who took the most recent examination may apply for consideration. however, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE must be on the list by the time of appointment to the position. State employees must submit a cover letter, current fully completed DCF PLD-1 (state application), two most recent performance appraisals (including copies of last 2 years attendance records. All others please submit a cover letter, current fully completed DCF PLD-1 and three (3) PROFESSIONAL letters of reference, and a resume to Bernice Morgan, DCF Central Office, 505 Hudson St, Hartford, CT 06106 Attn: Human Resources with the following posting #MC43062CO.

6168

 

27 $73,449 - $94,205 Y 5/23/2008

Morgan Castillo

MC43062CO

 

Mail Application to:

Bernice Morgan

DCF

505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106

 

CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND

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CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S PLACE

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HEAD NURSE

The Connecticut Children's Place is currently recruiting for a Head Nurse position. The salary for this position is $53,462.00 - $70,778.00. This is full time, 40 hours per week. This position will be on 2nd Shift Monday through Friday 3:00p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Experience with children with mental health issues is preferred. Applicants interested in this position must submit a PLD-1 (DCF State application), resume, letter of intent, three (3) letters of reference and a copy of any license or certification required; state employees may substitute two most recent performance appraisals for references. Please click on the class code for details regarding the description of this position.

4356

 

22 $60,291.00- $ 81,638.00 N Continuous Recruitment

 

Morgan Castillo

MC4356CCP

 

Mail Application to:

Morgan Castillo

DCF

36 Gardner Street, East Windsor, CT 06088

STATE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Interested applicants must possess a Bachelor degree. Applicants must submit a PLD-1 (state application), resume, letter of intent and two most recent performance appraisals or three letters of references. Click on the class code for the job description of this position.

8033

 

06 $95.48 per day N Continuous Recruitment

 

Morgan Castillo

MC8033CCP

 

Mail Application to:

Morgan Castillo

DCF

36 Gardner Street, East Windsor, CT 06088

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE (PER DIEM)

Recruiting for one (1) RN (per diem) position. All shifts available. Must work three (3)weekend shifts in a four (4) week reporting period and one (1) holiday shift in a calendar year. Adolescent psychiatric experience preferred. Must possess and retain CT RN license. Please submit PLD-1, Application for Employment, and three letters of reference to Morgan Castillo. Please include control #MC44082CCP.

0274

 

25 $42.43 per hour N Continuous Recruitment

 

Morgan Castillo

MC44082CCP

 

Mail Application to:

Morgan Castillo

DCF

36 Gardner Street, East Windsor, CT 06088

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Recruiting for one (1) LPN(per diem) position. All shifts available. Must work three (3)weekend shifts in a four (4) week reporting period and one (1) holiday shift in a calendar year. Please submit PLD-1, Application for Employment, and three letters of reference to Morgan Castillo. Please include control #MC5415CCP.

5415

 

25 $22.28 - $29.78 Per Hour N Continuous Recruitment

 

Morgan Castillo

MC5415CCP

 

Mail Application to:

Morgan Castillo

DCF

36 Gardner Street, East Windsor, CT 06088

 

CONNECTICUT JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOL (CJTS)

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PUPIL SERVICES SPECIALIST (PART-TIME)

This is a part-time position; 34 hours per week. Qualified candidates must be a certified school psychologist; certification 070. Applicants interested in this position must submit a PLD-1 (DCF State application), resume, letter of intent, three (3) letters of professional reference and a copy of any license or certification required; state employees may substitute two most recent performance appraisals for references. Please click on the class code for details regarding the description of this position.

6659

 

09 $28.84 - $48.85 hourly N 5/20/2008

Dawn Kindilien

DK6659CJTS

 

Mail Application to:

Dawn Kindilien

DCF

1225 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457

ONGOING RECRUITMENT STATE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Interested applicants must possess a Bachelor degree. Recruitment will be continuous until available positions are filled. Applicants must submit a PLD-1 (State application), resume, letter of intent and two most recent performance appraisals or three letters of references.

8033

 

06 $95.48 per day N Continuous Recruitment

 

Dawn Kindilien

MC8033CJTS

 

Mail Application to:

Dawn Kindilien

DCF

1225 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457

SOCIAL WORKER - PAROLE SERVICES (DCF EMPLOYEES ONLY)

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, position. Qualified candidates must have at least two (2) years experience working as a Social Worker with DCF. This position is gender specific, working with girls in the juvenile justice system. Social Workers with experience in treatment/adolescents, investigations and who are bilingual in Spanish are preferred. Applicants interested in this position must submit a PLD-1 (DCF State application), letter of intent and state employees must submit two most recent performance appraisals for references. Please click on the class code for details regarding the description of this position.

7713

 

33 $57,896.00 - $73,686.00 Y 5/13/2008

Dawn Kindilien

DK7713CJTS

 

Mail Application to:

Dawn Kindilien

DCF

1225 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE CANDIDATE

This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week position, on 2nd shift (1pm - 8 pm). The schedule includes the following: on call every three weeks for one weekday evening (8 pm - 8 am) and on site/on call every seven weeks for one weekend day. This position can be under-filled with a Clinical Social Work Licensure Candidate. Applicants interested in this position must submit a PLD-1 (DCF State application), resume, letter of intent, three (3) letters of professional reference and a copy of any license or certification required; state employees may substitute two most recent performance appraisals for references. Please click on the class code for details regarding the description of this position.

0966

 

33 $59,280.00 - $80,109.00 N 5/16/2008

Dawn Kindilien

DK0966CJTS

 

Mail Application to:

Dawn Kindilien

DCF

1225 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457

HEAD NURSE (PART-TIME)

This is a part-time position on 3rd shift, 10:45 pm - 7:15 am, 34 hours per week, including every third (3rd) weekend. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut. Applicants interested in this position must submit a PLD-1 (DCF State application), resume, letter of intent, three (3) letters of professional reference and a copy of any license or certification required; state employees may substitute two most recent performance appraisals for references. Please click on the class code for details regarding the description of this position.

4356

 

22 $28.88 - $39.10 N 5/19/2008

Dawn Kindilien

DK4356CJTS

 

Mail Application to:

Dawn Kindilien

DCF

1225 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457

YOUTH SERVICES ASSISTANT UNIT LEADER

This is a fill-time position, 40 hours per week, on 2nd shift (2:30 - 11:00) with a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. Qualified candidates must be on the current DAS exam list for this job title. Applicants interested in this position must submit a PLD-1 (DCF State application), resume, letter of intent, three (3) letters of professional reference and a copy of any license or certification required; state employees may substitute two most recent performance appraisals for references. Please click on the class code for details regarding the description of this position.

9395

 

33 $46,553.00 - $58,372.00 Y 5/16/2008

Dawn Kindilien

DK9395CJTS

 

Mail Application to:

Dawn Kindilien

DCF

1225 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457

 

DANBURY OFFICE

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No Current Opportunities.

 

GREATER NEW HAVEN OFFICE

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HARTFORD OFFICE

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HIGH MEADOWS

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CHILDREN SERVICES UNIT SUPERVISOR (REPOSTED)

High Meadows has an vacancy for one full-time Children Services Unit Supervisor. This is a 3rd shift position and includes working every other weekend. Strong oral communication skills, strong computer skills, and experience in scheduling preferred. Spanish speaking preferred. Please click on the class code for a detailed job specification. Applicants must either have permanent status as a Children Services Unit Supervisor or be on the current exam list for a Children Services Unit Supervisor at the time of application. The filling of this position shall be in keeping with established reemployment, transfer, promotion, and SEBAC employment obligations. Current DCF Children Services Unit Supervisors must submit an 1199 Lateral Transfer Form. State employees should submit a PLD-1 and the last two performance reviews. All other candidates must submit a DCF application (PLD-1), resume, and three letters of reference. Please mail all application materials to the address indicated and reference posting# ES44352HM. Applicants that have previously applied to this posting do not need to reapply.

1920

 

25 $63,539 - $85,780 yearly Y Continuous Recruitment

 

Elizabeth Schlitter

ES44352HM

 

Mail Application to:

Lisa Womble

DCF

One Long Wharf, New Haven, CT 06511

ANTICIPATED HEAD NURSE

High Meadows has an anticipated full-time (40 hours weekly) vacancy for a Head Nurse on the 1st shift. This position will involve working every other weekend. Two years experience as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Spanish speaking preferred as well as experience working with developmentally delayed youth. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut. For a detailed job specification please click on the class code. The filling of this position shall be in keeping with established reemployment, transfer, promotion, and SEBAC employment obligations. Applications from the general public will be considered only when the required obligations have been met. To apply please submit a DCF application (PLD-1), resume, and three letters of reference. State employees should submit their last two performance reviews in lieu of reference letters. Please mail all application materials to the address indicated or fax to (203) 786-7439 and reference posting #ES44422HM.

4356

 

22 $60,291 - $81,638 yearly N 5/14/2008

Elizabeth Schlitter

ES44422HM

 

Mail Application to:

Lisa Womble

DCF

One Long Wharf, New Haven, CT 06511

PART TIME PSYCHOLOGIST-CONSULTING

The Department of Children and Families, High Meadows Office, is recruiting for a part time (34 hours weekly)Psychologist-Consulting. Applicants must posses a doctorate degree in psychology and one year experience as a psychologist working under supervision of a licensed psychologist. Special Requirements: previous work with adolescent's with developmental disabilities and behavior disorders. An exceptional ability to conduct functional analysis of behavior and assist in the development of behavioral plans in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The candidate must possess the ability to consult with clinical, educational and residential staff on program development issues and to assure that individual plans are carried out and up to date. Knowledge of data analysis and quality assurance principles required in addition to providing training for para-professional as well as professional staff. May consider underfill as Postdoctoral Fellow-consulting. To apply, please submit a DCF employment application, resume, 3 letters of professional reference and copies of any certifications/licenses with position ID: ES90532HM

6448

 

30 $36.80 - $50.04 hourly N Continuous Recruitment

 

Elizabeth Schlitter

ES90532HM

 

Mail Application to:

Lisa Womble

DCF

One Long Wharf, New Haven, CT 06511

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 2 (REPOSTED)

High Meadows has a vacancy for an Occupational Therapist 2. This position is part-time (34 hours per week) Monday through Friday. The Occupational Therapist 2 will select, plan, administer, and implement occupational therapy programs for training of mentally, physically and developmentally handicapped clients; administer individual and group instructions to clients in various occupational therapies including but not limited to activities of daily living, independent living skills, sensorimotor skills and performance components, psychosocial skill and performance components, therapeutic adaptations and specialized assessments; determine and carry out treatment and activities for individual clients consistent with physician prescription; assess clients educational needs; organize new projects and methods; consult with supervisor, physicians and other professionals regarding client reactions, progress and treatment plans; recommend changes in individual client treatment; participate in training programs for professional and paraprofessional staff; attend and participate in workshops and conferences. Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in application of occupational therapy techniques; ability to gain interest, cooperation and confidence of clients needed. For a detailed job specification please click on the class code. Preferred requirements include previous work with adolescents with developmental disabilities and behavior disorders. Spanish speaking preferred. The ability to work interdependently with interdisciplinary treatment teams is a priority as well as skills and ability in the area of sensory integration. One (1) year's experience as an Occupational Therapist required as well as registration as a licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Connecticut or possession of a temporary permit to practice Occupational Therapy at the time of application. The filling of this position shall be in keeping with established reemployment, transfer, promotion, and SEBAC employment obligations. Current DCF Occupational Therapist 2's must submit an 1199 Lateral Transfer Form. All others should submit a PLD-1 (application) and three letters of professional reference. State employees must substitute their last two performance appraisals for the letters of reference. Please mail all application materials to the address indicated or fax to (203) 786-7439 and reference posting #ES89913HM.

5971

 

37 $27.56 - $37.35 hourly N Continuous Recruitment

 

Elizabeth Schlitter

ES89913HM

 

Mail Application to:

Lisa Womble

DCF

One Long Wharf, New Haven, CT 06511

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (REPOSTED)

High Meadows has a full-time (40 hours weekly) vacancy for a Licensed Practical Nurse. This position is on the 2nd shift and includes working every other weekend. Spanish speaking preferred as well as previous work experience with developmentally delayed youth. Assists in the general care and treatment of residents; measures doses and administers medications; documents medications; performs narcotic counts; ensures that restraints are applied correctly; transcribes doctors medication orders; dispenses certain medications in doctors absence; applies topical medication; takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations; monitors general resident needs including personal hygiene; reports on residents conditions and behavior; keeps the unit safe and healthy; may perform emergency first aid. License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing required. For a detailed job specification please click on the class code. The filling of this position shall be in keeping with established reemployment, transfer, promotion, and SEBAC employment obligations. Applications from the general public will be considered only when the required obligations have been met. Current DCF LPNs must submit an 1199 Lateral Transfer Form. All others should submit a DCF application (PLD-1), resume, and three letters of reference. State employees should submit their last two performance reviews in lieu of reference letters. Please mail all application materials to the address indicated or fax to (203) 786-7439 and reference posting #ES44331HM. You do not have to reapply for this position if you have previously applied.

5415

 

25 $46,506 - $62,170 yearly N Continuous Recruitment

 

Elizabeth Schlitter

ES44331HM

 

Mail Application to:

Lisa Womble

DCF

One Long Wharf, New Haven, CT 06511

HEAD NURSE (PART-TIME) (REPOSTED)

High Meadows has a part-time (34 hours weekly) vacancy for a Head Nurse on the 2nd shift. This position will involve working every other weekend. Two years experience as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Spanish speaking preferred as well as experience working with developmentally delayed youth. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut. For a detailed job specification please click on the class code. The filling of this position shall be in keeping with established reemployment, transfer, promotion, and SEBAC employment obligations. Applications from the general public will be considered only when the required obligations have been met. To apply please submit a DCF application (PLD-1), resume, and three letters of reference. State employees should submit their last two performance reviews in lieu of reference letters. Please mail all application materials to the address indicated or fax to (203) 786-7439 and reference posting #ES84727HM. Applicants who have previously applied to this position do not need to reapply.

4356

 

22 $28.88 - $39.10 hourly N 5/12/2008

Elizabeth Schlitter

ES84727HM

 

Mail Application to:

Lisa Womble

DCF

One Long Wharf, New Haven, CT 06511

 

MANCHESTER OFFICE

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SOCIAL WORKER/SOCIAL WORKER TRAINEE

Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a closely related field. Please refer to the DAS job specification. Please submit a DCF application (PLD-1), resume, and 3 professional reference letters. Current state employees must include their last 2 performance appraisals. Preference will be given to SEBAC/Reemployment candidates.

7746

 

33 $44,368-$73,686 N 5/22/2008

Joe Bleicher

SWT46317MN

 

Mail Application to:

Noy Chanthavongsa

DCF

364 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040

 

MERIDEN OFFICE

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