Dentist (40 Hour) - #250224-4940DZ-001

Connecticut; Brooklyn (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Dentist within the State of Connecticut's Department of Correction, where you'll provide comprehensive dental care in a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of individuals in the correctional system while enjoying a work-life balance and professional growth opportunities. With a focus on preventive care and patient education, you will play a vital role in enhancing oral health and well-being. Embrace this rewarding career path in a supportive and progressive workplace that prioritizes your development and the dignity of all individuals.

Benefits

Hazardous Duty pension plan

Professional growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a license as a dentist in Connecticut.
• Knowledge of dental surgery principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive dental maintenance and acute dental care.
• Educate clients on oral health and dental services.

Skills

Dental operative techniques

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), has an exciting opportunity for a Dentist to join the talented team in the Health Services Unit at Brooklyn Correctional Institution and Corrigan Correctional Center. What We Can Offer You Visit ournewState Employee Benefits Overviewpage! Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on bothAmerica's Best Employersby StateandBest Employers for New Gradsin 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. Professional growth and development opportunities A healthywork/life balanceto all employees AHazardous Duty pension plan(State Employees Retirement System Tier IV). Position highlights As a State of Connecticut Dentist, you will: • Provide comprehensive dental care • Provide examinations to diagnose • Treat and educate patients on their oral conditions/diseases • Engage in a rewarding career • Work with a collaborative team to achieve success • Make an impact and gain valuable experience in the public sector This position is Full Time (40 Hours), first shift, 7AM-3PM, Monday to Friday. About us The Brooklyn Correctional Institution is a level 3 medium-security facility. It offers extensive programming to assist offenders with the successful law abiding return to the community. The programming includes: Educational Services with GED, English as a Second Language, and Special Education; Vocational Programs, Business Education, Computer Skills; Literacy Volunteers; Sex Offender Programming; Anger Management and Substance Abuse Programming. Programs offered to offenders in the Corrigan Correctional Institution included an extensive anger management curriculum for inmates with a history of violent tendencies. A close monitoring unit is maintained in order to segregate those offenders who have been classified as members of gangs. In this unit, cultural and gang awareness programs are offered to encourage offender insight into the negative aspects of gang participation. A full complement of educational and addiction services programming is also offered. The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressivecorrectional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under theDepartment's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of thisresponsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff,victims, citizens and offenders. \t\t\t\t\t\t

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out ourApplicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit ourApplicant Reference Libraryfor additional support throughout the recruitment process. 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:PerPublic 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 [e-mail]. 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: Theonly wayto 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 helpfulInterview Preparation Guideto 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 atwww.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 Mackenzie Robinson [e-mail]. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In state facilities this class is accountable for performing professional dental and oral surgical work.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides preventive dental maintenance and acute dental care including oral examinations and diagnoses, operative and prosthetic dentistry, exodontia, periodontia, radiology and prophylaxis; Consults with physicians in order to aid in medical diagnoses by investigating possible foci of dental and oral infections which might affect physical condition of clients; Requests laboratory tests and x-rays; Administers drugs; Responds to dental emergencies; Educates clients and staff on importance of good oral health and dental services offered by facility; May participate in instruction of dental residents and dental assistant students; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of principles and practices of dental operative techniques and dental surgery; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license as a dentist issued by the Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients and may be exposed to disagreeable conditions, communicable and/or infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.