Children Services Unit Supervisor (40 Hour) Office/On-site Recruitment # 250926-1920FK-001 Location Middletown, CT Date Opened 10/1/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $86,681 - $117,019/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 10/8/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Children and Families (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf?language=en\_US) ) is recruiting a Children Services Unit Supervisor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1920FK&R1=&R3=) located at Solnit South Hospital - Manhasset Unit (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf/solnit-center/south?language=en\_US) , located in Middletown, CT. Position Highlights: + Full-time, 40 hours per week + First (1st) shift + Monday - Friday + 8:00 am - 4:30 pm + One late day weekly (currently Tuesday 11am-7:30pm) About Us: Working together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf?language=en\_US) protects children who are being abused or neglected, strengthens families through support and advocacy, and builds on existing family and community strengths to help children who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those committed to the Department by the juvenile justice system. What’s In It For You: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. + A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees. + 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information. Discover the opportunity to: + Engage in a rewarding career + Assist our employees so they can achieve success + Make a difference in the public sector + Work together in a collaborative team environment Selection Plan In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: 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. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to at Christopher.Lavallee (Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.) @ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state childcare facility or program this class is accountable for the administration of an assigned unit(s) of residential living or program activity including the training, assignment and evaluation of staff and supervision of specialized services for treatment and care of residents. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Supervises and advises staff in care, custody and treatment of patients in unit; + Provides for adequate round-the-clock coverage of unit and takes necessary action in case of absences; + Evaluates work and reviews staff performance; + Works with caseworkers and/or social workers and other professional staff in making decisions through evaluation of patients’ progress and adjustment; + Conducts meetings with unit staff in order to discuss behavioral problems and progress of residents in unit; + Reviews and signs reports of significant happenings in unit; + Oversees distribution and use of supplies from warehouse and storage areas; + Reviews supply inventories to ensure they are in conformance with institution policies; + Initiates contraband searches to ensure patients’ safety and conformance with policy; + May perform emergency medical procedures; + May conduct group counseling sessions, lead group interaction meetings with residents of unit and write progress reports on patients; + Performs related duties as required. Additional information can be found on the Job Class Specification: here (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1920FK&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) . KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + physiological and perceptual disorders; + various behavior modification systems; + Knowledge of + purpose and structure of institution including its major sections, goals of treatment programs and relationship to procedures; + security and fire safety procedures; + disciplinary techniques and guidelines for use; + laws relating to children's rights including abuse and neglect; + first aid including medications and possible reactions; + Considerable interpersonal skills; + Ability to + identify problems in group living situations arising from character disorders; + mediate problems between staff members and clients; + set priorities, organize activities and coordinate programs; + evaluate information and determine appropriate course of action; + evaluate client progress in therapy program; + supervise. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of experience as a Lead Children Services Worker or Children Services Specialist. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED Three (3) years of experience at a supervisory/lead level in the treatment and care of residents in an institution or facility for emotionally disturbed or delinquent children may be substituted for the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience working with adolescents with psychiatric disorders in a congregate care setting SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language. + Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Conclusion 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. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online