Lead Developmental Services Worker (35 Hour)

DDS South Region•Groton, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is recruiting for multiple full-time and part-time Lead Developmental Services Worker positions across various regions and shifts. This role involves acting as a working lead or backup to the Supervising Developmental Services Worker, overseeing the shift supervision of a work location. The position requires flexibility to meet agency needs, including the ability to hold a Medication Administration Certification, a valid driver's license with an F-Endorsement, and willingness to travel, work nights, and weekends. The State of Connecticut offers professional growth, paid professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.

Requirements

Current State of Connecticut employee of the Department of Developmental Services for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service.
Ability to hold a Medication Administration Certification from the Department of Developmental Services.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Hold an F-Endorsement on their driver’s license.
One (1) year of experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 2.
Considerable knowledge of modern methods of working with individuals with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of rehabilitative and interdisciplinary process; goals, policies and organization of a residential living unit; safety, fire and first aid procedures.
Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
Ability to implement policies and operational procedures.
Ability to lead staff.

Nice To Haves

Hold a Medication Administration Certification
Experience communicating internally and externally with team members and community providers both over the telephone and in written inquiries.
Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.
Experience working with non-verbal individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Experience supporting individuals that may exhibit severe challenging behaviors.
Experience supervising staff in supportive roles.
Bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
Possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.
Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Leads Developmental Services Workers on an assigned shift in implementation of residential living program for individuals in a cottage, wing or other living quarter.
Oversees and may participate in general care of assigned living quarters and care, feeding, clothing and treatment of individuals.
Directs and advises staff on implementation of individuals daily teaching strategies.
Assists in evaluating performance of residential program within living quarters.
Confers daily with staff on routine operational, disciplinary and special problems.
Implements policies, programs and operational procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations and with regard to needs of individuals.
Participates in caring for and instruction of individuals in their activities of daily living.
Confers with parents concerning individuals status.
May administer selected oral medications with appropriate training.
May complete a variety of reports, notes, logs, requisitions, etc.
May design and write residential living programs.
May provide orientation and in-service training to subordinate staff.
May order, secure and distribute supplies and equipment for program functioning and individuals personal needs.
May attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
May arrange for appropriate support services such as housekeeping, maintenance and laundry.
May administer first aid in emergency situations.
May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings.
May serve as backup for Supervising Developmental Services Worker.
Performs related duties as required.