STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DS Director Of Service Development And Support

Recruitment #210618-5676MP-001

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Introduction
Are you passionate about making a difference? Looking for a new challenge? Do you want to grow and build upon your current experiences?  If so, we invite you to read on and learn more about this fantastic opportunity for you to join our team! 
The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified professional for the position of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This position is based out of the DDS Central Office in Hartford, CT and is full time (40 hours per week) with a Monday - Friday work schedule. However, flexibility is required in order to meet the needs of the agency. 

In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Commissioner’s Office and regional leadership teams to develop and support the agency’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program. In consultation with self-advocates, DDS leadership and staff, private providers, and other partners, you will manage multicultural affairs, including diversity initiatives and policies crafted to support the diverse needs of staff, individuals, and families. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to: 
  • Discover approaches and skills that will enable us to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds;
  • Help develop, implement, and sustain diversity initiatives;
  • Craft and implement policies designed to support the diverse needs of staff and clients regardless of their race, color, national origin, gender, disability, inherent sexuality, gender identity or expression, age, social-economic status, religion, or language.
All citizens supported by DDS are valued contributors to their communities as family members, friends, neighbors, students, employees, volunteers, members of civic and religious associations, voters and advocates. These individuals:
  • Live, learn, work and enjoy community life in places where they can use their personal strengths, talents and passions;
  • Have safe, meaningful and empowering relationships;
  • Have families who feel supported from the earliest years and throughout their lifetimes;
  • Have lifelong opportunities and the assistance to learn things that matter to them;
  • Make informed choices and take responsibility for their lives and experience the dignity of risk;
  • Earn money to facilitate personal choices;
  • Know their rights and responsibilities and pursue opportunities to live the life they choose.
We offer competitive benefits, which include health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick, and personal leave accruals. We support a healthy work-life balance for all employees!

Selection Plan

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.  Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
 
Incumbent in this position may be expected to travel statewide.                                                                                                                     
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. 

At any point later in the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, attendance, supervisor references, college transcripts, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. 

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status updates during the recruitment process.  Please note that not all applicants will be contacted for interview and are encouraged to apply for future postings.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860-418-6022 or Renee.LaBarge@ct.gov.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services, this class is accountable for directing and managing program and service development efforts of the department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides direction and management of a major unit intended to advance agency mission; coordinates, plans and manages activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in the development of related policy; interprets and administers applicable statute and regulations; evaluates staff; ensures development of resources necessary to conduct training programs and provide technical assistance in implementing services; manages accounting and funding for major unit; works closely with regional and training school directors and assistant directors in service development, planning and implementation; develops budget components related to staff and service development activities, projecting costs of implementing programs; monitors and evaluates departmental implementation of programs and services to determine need for additional resources, training or support; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of the agency who might impact program activities; performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of training and development principles, methods and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable organizational and administrative ability; considerable ability to develop action plans to implement executive program priorities; considerable ability to plan, organize, direct and effectively coordinate and evaluate all program and staff development activities of department; considerable ability to direct and manage process of determining staff development goals and objectives based on department new program initiatives; knowledge of current trends and practices regarding provision of integrated, supportive community based services to individuals with intellectual disabilities; knowledge of state, private and community human service programs particularly those which provide services to individuals with intellectual disabilities or services needed by individuals with intellectual disabilities to function in the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of professional employment in the provision of human service or education programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the above experience must have been in a managerial capacity with responsibility for planning, developing or coordinating services or programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  1. 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.
  2. A Master's degree in public administration or a behavioral science such as psychology, rehabilitation therapy or social work may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

  • Experience directing and monitoring implementation of large, agency/company/statewide programs;
  • Experience delivering or facilitating training on diversity, equity, and inclusion;
  • Experience working with the impact of cultural issues on service delivery and staff relationships;
  • Experience providing leadership with strategic direction and collaborative input that supports defined goals and objectives through relationships, expertise, and data;
  • Experience addressing complex issues in a consultation environment; 
  • Experience leading teams and working to foster cooperative goals, build trust, and enlist others in a common vision;
  • Experience connecting and maintaining rapport with people of diverse backgrounds and professional levels;
  • Experience working effectively in a fast-paced environment and demonstrating flexibility in adapting and responding to changing work conditions;
  • Experience in human service development and delivery, particularly with experience in adaptation toward cultural competency;
  • Experience with data-driven process improvement;
  • Experience authoring policies, procedures, technical documents, and reports.

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.





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