Direct Care Worker II

Direct Care Worker II

The Department of Developmental Services Metro Region is seeking a dynamic and energetic person to the role of Direct Care Worker II, the second level in the direct support series. Incumbent will be responsible to oversee the day-to-day operation of the shift, support and supervise staff of lower grades, and provide robust and meaningful supports to adults with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities in their home and community. Mediation Administration Program certification, CPR and First Aid and approved restraint curriculum training will be required. Duties & Responsibilities Maintain, promote, and protect individual's rights and dignity in compliance with DDS, local, state, and federal regulations. Perform functional supervision of DSW I's including daily supervision, training, and ensuring compliance with DDS's mission and guiding principles. Provide direct care services in daily living, social and leisure skills by instructing, supporting, and/or interacting with individuals in all aspects of their daily lives. Provide health and safety interventions through the administration of medications, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Intervention, Fire Safety, and so forth, so as to ensure the overall health and safety of the individuals. Document, maintain, and review confidential individual records, including accountability for individuals' funds that are distributed for recreation/shopping/inclusion activities. Assist with housekeeping and food-related duties, including but not limited to menu planning, meal/snack preparation, cleaning, laundry, and maintenance activities.

Preferred Qualifications Capacity to participate in inter-disciplinary health care teams. Skilled in establishing rapport and deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic cultural, economic backgrounds, and/or under physical, emotional stress, or in stressful settings and providing supportive supervision to staff of lower grades. Demonstrated knowledge of standard DDS policies, procedures, methods, techniques, safety practices Ability to establish relationships with individuals, families, providers, physicians and staff members. Willingness to work varied shifts and/or irregular hours/weekends, holidays, nights. Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Agency Requirements: Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Applicants must pass the Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification. After successfully completing a training program, the selected candidate must acquire and maintain; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA) certification, and certification in a DDS approved de-escalation/restraint curriculum (currently PABC).

About the Department of Developmental Services: The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

Qualifications First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have (A) at least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience in providing direct support services to persons with developmental/ intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: An Associate's degree or higher with a major in a human services field, including sociology, special education, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other related field may be substituted for the required experience. Incumbents are required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Charlestown - Res 5440 Job: Direct Care Agency: Department of Developmental Services Schedule: Full-time Shift: Evening