DDS Summer Urban Youth | West Region | Direct Care Worker | North Program

DDS Summer Urban Youth | Central West Region | Direct Care Worker I | North Central Program (260001AH)

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is sponsoring a program called the Urban Youth Collaborative
. This program offers students aged 18 to 24 the opportunity to enrich the lives of both the students and the individuals receiving supports within the Central West Region. The goal is to give young adults exposure to the field of Human Services, enabling them to strongly consider a career supporting people with developmental disabilities. The human services field has career opportunities in many roles.

The program opens in the middle of May and runs to Labor Day Weekend. This summer session is a maximum 90‑day appointment. Participants must be available for the entire summer; no vacations will be granted. All participants must have a valid driver’s license.

• Provide personal care support and participate in the involvement of individuals in the community.
• Support and encourage interaction and integration into the community for the individuals.
• Accompany the individuals on frequent community outings and day trips such as concerts, Patriot’s training camp, trips to aquariums, restaurants, libraries, and local coffee shops.
• Plan, set up, and lead a variety of activities at the individual’s residences.
• Activities include music and movement, arts & crafts, cooking and baking, and social events such as coffee and ice‑cream get‑togethers.

• Ability to develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to assist and facilitate activities of daily living, such as household maintenance, self‑care and hygiene, food shopping and preparation, budgeting, leisure activities, and social skill development.
• Capability to assist/lift individuals with physical disabilities and/or limited mobility.

• Applicant must be between 18-24 years old.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation.

These positions will be on either the first or second shift with specified days off.

All State employees are paid bi‑weekly through direct deposit. Current pay rate is $22.98 per hour.

The mission of DDS is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, to participate fully and meaningfully in their communities.

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Candidates must successfully complete pre‑employment screening, including a criminal background check (CORI).

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For questions regarding this requisition, contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1‑800‑510‑4122 Ext. #4.

Minimum entrance requirements:
None.

Special requirements:
None.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with internal compensation structure.

All needs are supported through a suite of employee benefits that add to overall compensation.

This position requires the candidate to have received COVID‑19 and influenza vaccinations or to have taken required mitigation measures.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affitative 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. We encourage qualified individuals to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the job requirements.

Primary

Location:

Direct Care. Agency:
Department of Developmental Services.

Schedule:

Full‑time. Shift: Day. Number of openings:
1. Salary: $22.98 per hour.

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid

Work Schedule:

No. Confiden:
No. Bargaining Unit: 02‑AFSCME – Service/Institutional.

Questions or need Reasonable Accommodation:
Christina Hyppolite, Christina.

R.Hyppolite – 857‑283‑5830.