Direct Care Worker II

Overview

Direct Care Worker II (250007ZV) – This position is located in Danvers, MA. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a caring and compassionate applicant to provide direct care services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living activities and skills for community life.

• Assist in the implementation of habilitative, behavioral and recreational programs; perform program-related cooking and housekeeping duties; dispense medications in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Communicate about, and with, the individuals served in a manner which promotes their growth, human rights and integration into the community;
• Assist, instruct and support individuals in understanding and exercising their rights to their fullest potential;
• Report, as mandatory reporters, all abuse and neglect to the residential supervisor and to the Director of Residential Support all incidences of abuse in accordance with regulations; and complete required paperwork;
• May drive individuals to work, appointments and recreational outings;
• Perform crisis intervention; and maintain confidential records of individuals.

• Monitor Developmental Service Worker I’s (DSW I’s) to ensure advocacy, respect and positive regard for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Function as a working supervisor, providing daily supervision and training to DSW I’s through instruction in daily routines and schedules, demonstration, and role modeling to ensure appropriate services within a normalized environment.
• As a shift supervisor, implement services that ensure safety and health by maintaining a safe and clean home environment; observe, evaluate, and communicate health-related issues to pertinent medical staff; perform related assignments to provide optimal care.
• Make staff assignments within the residence as shift supervisor.
• Assist in the evaluations of DSW I's.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull heavy objects.

• Knowledge of the comprehensive service needs of persons with developmental/intellectual disabilities and their families/guardians.
• Ability to give written or verbal instructions clearly, and to plan, assign and coordinate activities of others.

• 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 CPR and First Aid certifications.

This position is designated as an emergency position in the DDS Emergency Plan. When the Governor declares a state of emergency, the selected applicant will be required to report to work. This is a 24 hour / 7 days a week staff position. Candidates must be able to be flexible in their work schedule and may be required to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate.

Hours:

40 hours, Full Time. Friday–Tuesday 3:00 PM–11:30 PM. Days off:
Wednesday/Thursday.

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in their communities. DDS serves over 43,000 individuals and oversees a budget and staffing profile described in the original job content.

• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
• Criminal background check (CORI) is required as part of pre-employment screening.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 requires vaccination for COVID-19 and Influenza or approved mitigation measures. Successful candidates will acknowledge vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. 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 required by law.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Contact for technical help with Mass Careers:
Employee Service Center at . For requisition questions, contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at Ext. 4.

Job details:
Title 101 CMR 23.00 compliance;

Schedule:

Full-time;

Shift: Evening;
Salary: 50,152.18 – 64,763.92 yearly;

Location:

Danvers, MA;
Number of Openings: 1.