Are you looking for an amazing seasonal opportunity where you are able to make a difference? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) currently has one seasonal full-time job opportunity for a Boating Director - Developmental Services Worker 1 to join our team at Camp Quinebaug!

About Us:

Camp Quinebaug provides a unique summer day camp experience for approximately 100 school aged children with developmental disabilities in northeastern Connecticut. Children with intellectual disabilities and autism are the primary population served at this camp.

The camp is located on Wauregan Reservoir in Killingly on 11 acres and its waterfront is the only beach on this beautiful waterway. Arts, Crafts, sports and nature activities, music, swimming, boating and fishing are some of the highlights of the busy camp schedule.

The Role:

Working under the general direction of the Camp Administrator/Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the camp, and acts as a liasion to families, the school districts and their camp support staff. As well as organizing, planning and coordinating the day camp.

Key Information:

• Location: Camp Quinebaug located in Killingly, CT
• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• 7:45am – 2:45pm
• The first two (2) weeks are part-time hours and may involve availability up until 8:30pm
• Must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.
• Salary: $22.84 per hour
• There are no benefits with this position.

These are seasonal positions and DDS permanent employees will not be considered for these positions.

We hope you take this opportunity to join us and make an impact by serving your state!

These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization.

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

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

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

Must be at least 21 years old as of June 2, 2023.

Must be certified in Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Certification must be in the American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards, American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider, ASHI – American Safety and Health Institute.

Must be available to work for the full season which is expected to be June 2, 2023 and end no later than August 5, 2023; the last day of work includes a Saturday to close camp.

Must complete all required DDS training.

Shall have had at least sixteen (16) weeks of administrative or supervisory experience in an organized camp OR already served at least one (1) summer as a Boating Director/ Alternate Director.

Must be approved to serve in this position by the Office of Early Childhood; a separate application must be completed if selected for hire. Further instruction would be provided later in the recruitment process.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties and work well with other staff and individuals. Lifting and transferring campers and light equipment, working outside for extended periods and in inclement weather.

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at (860) 418-6148 or Tommy.Wilson@ct.gov

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

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals.

Receives training in, then independently implements, policies and procedures designed to achieve objectives of a program for persons with intellectual disabilities; provides assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living; participates in therapeutic programs for development of individuals capabilities; provides guidance and instruction to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships; implements individual program plans; participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals; performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment; participates in social and recreational activities; reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques; may administer selected oral medications with appropriate training; performs related duties as required.

Considerable interpersonal skills; ability to develop a positive relationship with individuals; ability to train individuals in self care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Experience and/or training that could be expected to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, Autism or physical disabilities.
• Experience working or volunteering in camp or other recreational settings with children.
• Experience providing training to staff, to meet camp needs.
• Supervisory experience applying training and providing direction to staff and campers.
• Experience with abuse and neglect policies, procedures and reporting.
• Experience with special education services in school districts.
• Experience interacting with and explaining information to multiple diverse populations and skill levels; communication both written and oral.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including scheduling meetings, managing data, composing correspondence, report writing, tracking work and scheduling meetings by way of programs including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.