Human Services Worker jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Human Services Worker provides assistance to individuals with disabilities or who need assistance with daily tasks. Provides training in life skills. Being a Human Services Worker may work in social service facilities and programs such as group homes, mental health centers, youth service agencies, and adult care centers. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Human Services Worker typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Human Services Worker works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Human Services Worker typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Social Worker - Social And Human Services (Hybrid)
  • State of Connecticut - Department of Children &...
  • Bridgeport, CT FULL_TIME
  • Are you passionate about serving the children and families of CT in need? If so, we invite you to discover this outstanding opportunity!

    The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is recruiting for Social Worker vacancies. Our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive; sharpening the safety focus through prevention across the child welfare system. We are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference.

    Work locations will be in offices located in the following Regions:
    • Region 1: Bridgeport and Norwalk
    • Region 2: Milford and New Haven
    • Region 3: Middletown, Norwich and Willimantic (Please note: Willimantic is part of Windham County)
    • Region 4: Hartford and Manchester
    • Region 5: Danbury, Torrington and Waterbury
    • Region 6: New Britain and Meriden
    What we can offer you:
    • To work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
    • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
    • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
    • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
    • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
    • A balanced work-life
    Position Highlights:
    • Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
    • Work Hours Per Week: 40 hours/week.
    • Work Shift: First
    • Location: Statewide, Applicants selected for hire should expect to be assigned to one of the above listed offices.
    Note:
    • Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.
    • Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview and you are encouraged to apply for future postings.

    Checking out our latest YouTube video to see what it is like to work at Department of Children and Families as a Social Worker:




    Selection Plan

    The Department of Children and Families hiring process includes the following key stages. From application to appointment this process can take a number of weeks. The stages are:

    1. Application Period:
    • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
    • 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.
    • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
    • 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.
    • Please ensure that your application is complete. You are unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.
    • Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.
    • Due to the large volume of applications, please do not call/email to confirm receipt or status of your application. If your application submits successfully, a pop-up confirmation displays, which is followed by a confirmation email.
    • You can view all emailed notices on your Personal Status Board by clicking the date in the Last Notice column for this recruitment.
    2. Referral Questions:
    • 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.
    • These questions are designed to allow hiring managers to learn more about your abilities and skills related to the Social Worker position.
    3. First Stage of Interview process:
    • Selected candidates are contacted by the Department Children and Families Human Resources team members for the to collect information and schedule you for interview. Candidates will be asked to supply:
      • Unofficial transcripts for degrees listed on application
      • Written Supervisory References
    • Selected candidates will have a panel interview with DCF Regional staff.
    4. Second Stage of Interview:
    • They will also meet with DCF Academy for Workforce Development to learn more about the role and responsibilities of a Social Worker and will receive a writing assessment.
    5. Background Investigation:
    • Selected candidates will go through a comprehensive review of employment, education, criminal, motor vehicle history and a physical examination (including drug screening).
    6. Appointment:
    • Selected candidates are scheduled for their first day of work!
    Additional Information:
    • Please visit our Applicant Tips on How to Apply page.
    • Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Weston at elizabeth.weston@ct.gov.
    • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • 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.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In a state agency or facility this class is accountable for the provision of intensive supportive social case work services to an assigned caseload of individuals and families.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services; obtains medical, physical and social histories of clients in order to provide maximum services to individual; confers with clients, relatives, professional associates and other social welfare agencies regarding case problems; provides counseling services to an assigned caseload; provides services to aged and disabled clients in boarding or convalescent homes; conducts and interprets results of investigations, professionally evaluating their significance; seeks employment, housing, financial assistance and other services for an assigned caseload; independently prepares case histories, forms and reports; performs related duties as required.

    DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services for children and youth; maintains medical, physical, social and psychological histories; counsels families, children and youth both individually and in groups; investigates, evaluates and makes recommendations for Juvenile Court on all petitions alleging neglect or abuse of children; recruits and selects foster and adoptive homes for placement of children; consults with psychologists, psychiatrists and other staff to develop and administer treatment plans; consults with community groups to determine appropriate referrals and develop community resources; may supervise volunteer workers in conjunction with department volunteer services programs; performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    Considerable knowledge of principles, techniques and methods of professional social work; considerable knowledge of various economic, emotional, medical, psychological and social factors influencing attitudes and behavior of individuals and families; knowledge of community resources available to individuals and families; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to interpret and apply social work policies; considerable ability to prepare clear and concise reports and case histories.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    A Master's degree in social work or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning OR a Bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning.

    NOTES:
    1. Closely related fields are: applied sociology, child development, child welfare, clinical psychology, counseling, human development and family studies, human service, marriage and family therapy, nursing, social and/or human services, education and criminal justice
    2. Qualifying experience at this level must include the use of professional interviewing techniques, provision of skilled counseling to an assigned client caseload and assessment of basic client needs (nutritional, environmental, financial, medical, protective service) through continuing personal observation during visits, intervention and evaluation.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    For state employees successful completion of the Social Worker Trainee program may be substituted for the General Experience.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    1. Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are completed.
    2. Incumbents in this class will be required to possess retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
    3. Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
    4. Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.
    5. COMMISSION ON THE DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED: Incumbents in this class must be able to communicate fluently in American Sign Language.

  • 24 Days Ago

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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Team Coordinator
  • Benchmark Human Services
  • Bridgeport, CT FULL_TIME
  • Company: Benchmark Human Services Location: Bridgeport, CT Category: Early Intervention Services Wage: n/a Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Description: Now offering a $5,000 sign on bonus! Bilingual encouraged....
  • 23 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Benchmark Human Services
  • Westport, CT FULL_TIME
  • Company: Benchmark Human Services Location: Westport, CT Category: Early Intervention Services Wage: n/a Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Description: Now offering a $5,000 sign on bonus! Bilingual encouraged Jo...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Benchmark Human Services
  • Bridgeport, CT FULL_TIME
  • Company: Benchmark Human Services Location: Bridgeport, CT Category: Early Intervention Services Wage: n/a Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Description: Now offering a $5,000 sign on bonus! Bilingual encouraged ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Developmental Therapist (DT)
  • Benchmark Human Services
  • Bridgeport, CT FULL_TIME
  • Company: Benchmark Human Services Location: Bridgeport, CT Category: Early Intervention Services Wage: n/a Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Description: Now offering a $5,000 sign on bonus! Bilingual encouraged ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Assistant Director | Early Intervention
  • Benchmark Human Services
  • Shelton, CT FULL_TIME
  • Company: Benchmark Human Services Location: Shelton, CT Category: Early Intervention Services Wage: n/a Sign-On Bonus: n/a Description: Join Benchmark Human Services as an Assistant Director in the Bi...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Construction Laborer
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, CT
  • Position Summary: Performs general construction duties as a part of the YKHC construction crew. Lifts/carries materials,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Construction Laborer
  • ACV Enviro Corp.
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • **Environmental Construction Laborer** > Bridgeport, CT | Operations | Posted: Mar 28, 2021 **Summary** The primary purp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Labor
  • PeopleReady
  • White Plains, NY
  • Job Description General Laborer PeopleReady of Montville, CT is now hiring General Laborers! As a General Laborer, you w...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Solid Waste Laborer
  • Aero Snow Removal (Dejana Industries)
  • Port Washington, NY
  • Solid Waste Laborer Position Overview Outworx Group is currently seeking individuals to assist in our sweeping division ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production laborer
  • Randstad
  • Hicksville, NY
  • Production workers play a crucial role in manufacturing operations by performing various tasks essential to the producti...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Landscape/Construction Worker
  • ARS Landscape & Design Inc
  • Smithtown, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Well established company looking to hire skilled laborers. We are looking for people who...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Worker, General
  • AHRC Nassau
  • Plainview, NY
  • Overview: Provides basic maintenance and/or repairs to the Agency buildings and grounds, as well as to the organization'...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Worker
  • Pool Corporation
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • Location: SCP Farmingdale, NY - 685; 1845 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Pay: Starting at $15/hr and up to $2,500 th...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is in Fairfield County, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound, 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from The Bronx. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. As of 2017, Bridgeport had an estimated population of 146,579, which made it the largest city in Connecticut and the fifth-most populous in New England. The Greater Bridgeport area is the 48th-largest urban area in the United States. The showman P. T. Barnum was a resident of the cit...
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Income Estimation for Human Services Worker jobs
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Bridgeport, Connecticut area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

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