Children Services Worker Office/On-site Recruitment #260720-1923FK-001 Location East Windsor, CT Date Opened 7/23/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $31.93

• $42.68/hour
• See salary information in the posting.

Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 8/3/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

Do you have a passion for helping children? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF)

• Albert J. Solnit Children's Center
• Hospital
• North Campus, is currently accepting applications for multiple Children Services Worker opportunities located in either East Windsor, CT.

We are recruiting for full-time and part-time positions for 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift and weekend shifts. You will be asked to specify which shifts you are applying for when you submit your application. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and resilient individuals to join the team at the Albert J. Solnit Children's Center as a Children Services Worker. We are committed to treating every child, adolescent, and team member with dignity and respect. Our trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and gender-sensitive therapeutic environment fosters healing, growth, and positive outcomes for youth with complex behavioral health needs. As a valued member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, you will play a vital role in implementing individualized treatment plans, supporting residents' daily living and emotional well-being, teaching essential life skills, and maintaining a safe, structured therapeutic milieu. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference by helping youth build the skills, confidence, and stability they need to achieve successful futures while working alongside professionals who are dedicated to excellence in care. •

STARTING SALARY INFORMATION

New hires to the classification of Children Services Worker shall be paid an hourly rate of $30.40 (FJ18) Upon successful completion of the working test period, effective the payroll period following, the Employee shall be compensated at an hourly rate of $31.93 (FK18) Employees who have previously completed a working test period in a 1199-covered direct-care position shall not be subject to this reduced training rate upon transfer or promotion.

Position Highlights:

Full-time or Part-time | 40 hours or 32 hours per week 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Weekend Shifts 1st Shift | 7:00 am

• 3:30 pm 2nd Shift | 2:45 pm
• 11:15 pm 3rd Shift | 11:10 pm
• 7:10 pm Specific days to be determined What we can offer you: View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees! The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

SELECTION PLAN FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING

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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 Rocky Young at Rocky.

Young@ct.gov

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

(NATURE OF WORK) In a state childcare facility or program this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic counseling and custodial activities for residents.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Counsels and advises residents individually on such matters as purpose of institutionalization, problems, progress in unit and placement plans; Participates in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by meeting psychological and physical needs of residents; Oversees daily living activities to ensure proper care of residents; Teaches residents in unit self-support skills such as basic money management, daily living habits, hygiene, etc.; Dispenses rewards to residents as a result of behavior; Oversees recreational activities for residents; Writes reports of significant events in unit such as runaways and accidents; Checks temperatures of residents and dispenses selected medications; Records daily activities in log book; escorts residents to destinations on and off grounds, to and from meals, class, infirmary, court, placements, etc; Disciplines children who are acting out and follows up with appropriate action; Attends staff meetings and training sessions to improve treatment and therapy skills; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of human behavior and emotions; behaviors characteristic of clients with emotional and/or behavioral disorders; proper procedures in threatening or emergency situations; Considerable interpersonal skills; Ability to foster self-worth and self-identity in clients; counsel and motivate clients in coping with problems and setting achievable goals; use good judgment and assess situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• GENERAL

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of paraprofessional experience in an applied treatment program for emotionally disturbed, delinquent, behaviorally disordered, educationally deficient or intellectually disabled children or youth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED An Associate's degree in the health, human services or mental health areas may be substituted for the General Experience.

Thirty (30) college credits in a course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in congregate care treatment programs Experience working in a psychiatric/behavioral health, medical or hospital setting Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team Experience with documenting signicant events, critical incidents, and/or interventions Experience with escorting residents to destinations on and off grounds Experience advocating and teaching self-support skills to youth, reinforcing positive behaviors, and/or applying therapeutic interventions.

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 possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift or restrain residents and may have significant exposure to risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive residents. CONCLUSION