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Are you passionate about serving the children and families of Connecticut?  If so, we invite you to learn more about this incredible opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – is currently accepting applications multiple Social Worker Trainee positions throughout Connecticut.

 

Our mission is to partner with communities and empower families to raise resilient children who thrive!  We are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference.

Please Note:

  • We encourage you to apply for our Social Worker Recruitment if you have the following:
    • 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 worker 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.
  • 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.

Position Highlights:

  • Full-time | 1st shift | 40 Hours per week | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Possible Work Locations:
    • Region 1: Bridgeport and Norwalk
    • Region 2: Milford and New Haven
    • Region 3: Middletown, Norwich and Willimantic (Please note: Willimantic is part of Windham)
    • Region 4: Hartford and Manchester
    • Region 5: Danbury, Torrington and Waterbury
    • Region 6: New Britain and Meriden
  • Applicants selected for hire should expect to be assigned to one of the above listed offices.

Salary Information:

  • Entry into classification through completion of four (4) months – SH 18 Step 1 ($60,530.00).
  • Completion of four (4) months through the completion of one (1) year – SH 18 Step 4 ($66,676.00).
  • Completion of one (1) year through the completion of a second year – SH 21 Step 1 ($70,026.00).
  • Note: For current state employees compensation will be in accordance with the guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class.

In your role as a Social Worker Trainee, you will have the opportunity to:

 

  • Receive training in agency social work procedures, personnel policies, program guild lines and legal reporting requirements;
  • Receive training in and be given progressively complex assignments involving utilization of interviewing techniques required to assess client needs, elicit information and establish community referral sources;
  • Provide basic counseling services to a limited number of clients enrolled in departmental programs, inmates or patients in residence or families of clients receiving services;
  • Prepare initial treatment plans, psychosocial evaluation, case histories and other case records as components of a small assigned caseload;
  • Refer clients, patients and family members for community or social services, medical or psychological services or housing, financial and employment assistance;
  • Motivate clients to increase ability to understand and cope with problems, frustration and anxiety;
  • Perform a greater number of specific and complex social work duties and maintain a larger caseload as skills are acquired during training program;
  • Perform related work as required.

What we can offer you:

  • View our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
  • The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
  • 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.

About the Department of Children and Families:

Caring, healing and teaching -partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities. 

We believe that:

  • Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives. 
  • Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.
  • No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services. 
  • Our services work best when integrated with community care.