Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in someone’s day—simply by helping them get where they need to go?
River Valley Services (RVS), part of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking a highly organized and proactive Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) (PCN 86342) to support our Wellness and Recovery Unit in Middletown. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- Schedule: Part-time, 28 hours/week
- Shift: First Shift, Monday–Friday
- Location: 351 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
8:00am to 12:00pm
8:00am to 4:30pm
8:00am to 12:00pm
8:00am to 4:30pm
8:00am to 12:00pm
Table Listing Work Schedule
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
In this role, you will safely transport clients to medical, dental, and behavioral health appointments, as well as to agency programs that support recovery, social connection, and overall well‑being. You will assist individuals who may have difficulty navigating transportation on their own, ensuring they maintain access to vital care and remain engaged in treatment. Your reliable support will help clients stay connected to essential services while promoting independence and improving their overall quality of life.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Comprehensive benefits — visit our Benefits page
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance.
Benefits may vary for part-time positions.
ABOUT OUR AGENCY
The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
River Valley Services (RVS), a community mental health center serving Middlesex County and the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme, is operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). RVS’s goal is to provide the highest quality crisis intervention, case management, and residential and clinical services to adult citizens, 18 years of age and older, who suffer from serious mental disorders and who lack the financial means to secure such services in the private sector. Services are directed at improving clients’ quality of life and fostering dignity, ability, and recovery. We are dedicated to promoting a complete and responsive service system for our clients and others in need.
Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.
Please note:
- A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
- All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- 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 [email protected].
- 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:
- Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
- For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
- 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.
- This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
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 Julie Barker at [email protected].
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
In a state agency this class is accountable for performing duties a substantial amount of time (75%) in one or both of the following areas:
- Transportation of individuals serviced by the agency;
- Grounds care (outside services) equipment operation.
ALL AREAS
- Keeps simple records and prepares reports (this should be related to duties and not a full-time office record keeping position);
- Performs related duties as required. See additional information here.
TRANSPORTATION OF INDIVIDUALS SERVICED BY THE AGENCY:
- Operates a passenger motor vehicle for transportation of individuals with disabilities and other patients;
- Ensures safety of all passengers;
- Maintains vehicles in good condition including cleaning and lubrication and preventive maintenance as required;
- Keeps records in connection with vehicles (gas, oil, mileage) and materials delivered;
- May deliver medications to and from various locations;
- May pick up and deliver prescriptions, payroll documents, mail, equipment, medical records, various documents, groceries, etc;
- May pick up and deliver other state vehicles to state facilities;
- May perform some stores functions involving loading and unloading of materials, inventory and record keeping.
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- follow oral and written instructions;
- operate equipment and vehicles used in daily work;
- learn policies and procedures;
- operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;
- record keep.
Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
- Experience working with and providing transportation to individuals with Behavioral Health and Addiction conditions.
- Experience communicating effectively with individuals with Behavioral Health and Addiction conditions.
- Experience communicating effectively with co-workers.
- Experience with basic record keeping such as logging information.
- Experience creating and maintaining basic reports such as mileage reports.
- Experience writing incident reports.
- Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
- Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
- A physical examination may be required.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive patients and/or clients.
- The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.
