Children And Families Regulatory Consultant (40 Hour) (Hybrid) - #250826-1916FP-

Introduction The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), is seeking a qualified individual for a Children and Families Regulatory Consultant position in the Licensing Unit at Central Office located in Hartford, CT. Position Highlights: Full-time, 40 hours per week First (1st) shift Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Hartford, CT 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 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 page! Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance 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 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 CTemployee, who has worked for the state 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 mustspecify 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 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, 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@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for the interpretation and application of regulations, agency policy and procedures to ensure that licensed providers establish and maintain a consistent quality of care and treatment. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates licensing and regulatory activities of assigned child caring facilities, agencies and programs; Performs on-site inspections and evaluations of child welfare facilities, agencies and programs for compliance with state and federal regulations including required licensure and certification; Assesses safety and quality of care provided by evaluating physical environment, emotional environment and adequacy of program; Interprets and applies all state statutes and regulations relevant to licensure of facilities and programs; Assesses provision of educational services for children in licensed programs; Provides regulatory and statutory expertise in Request for Proposal process, reviews proposals submitted, rates proposals, identifies potential licensing issues, evaluates program models and makes recommendations; Provides consultation to applicants for state licensure and licensees to bring into compliance with state statutes and regulations, local ordinance and codes; Provides ongoing consultation and technical assistance for licensed facilities, regional offices, other department units and private sector; Prepares draft regulations and policies for related licensing areas including identifying and recommending revisions to current regulations and agency policies; Determines licensing protocols, application materials and licensing evaluation tools; Represents department at meetings; May testify in court relative to findings, inspections and/or investigations; Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; principles and practices of inspection, evaluation and enforcement of these laws and regulations for a variety of programs and agencies; principles and practices pertinent to provision of residential services, outpatient psychiatric services, extended day treatment for children; state policies and local ordinances, and principles and practices of health inspectors and fire marshals; Knowledge of both in-state and out-of-state child placing agencies; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Skill in providing technical assistance; ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs; Ability to apply technical assistance; collect and analyze data. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Eight (8) years of professional experience in the field of social and human services or health care providing direct care and/or treatment to children with mental health or substance abuse issues OR providing a full range of child placing services for children and families. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have included professional level experience on an interdisciplinary team addressing the residential and/or programmatic needs of clients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED 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. A Master's degree in the behavioral sciences, child development, education, nursing, or psychology may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations for programs such as; congregate care facilities, outpatient psychiatric clinics for children and extended day treatment for children. Experience with in-state and out of state child placing agencies. Experience with technical assistance. Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs. Experience collecting and analyzing data. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current license as a Registered Nurse if required by federal regulations. 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.

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