Direct Care Worker II

Direct Care Worker II – Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services – Kingston, MA

$50,152.00/yr - $64,763.00/yr (Base Pay)

Full‑time position (40‑hour week, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm). This role provides direct care and support services to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in a residential home setting. The position is staffed 24 hrs/7 days and requires flexibility for mandatory overtime.

• Assist with implementation of habilitative, behavioral and recreational programs.
• Perform crisis intervention when necessary.
• Monitor DSW I staff to ensure they advocate with respect and positive regard.
• Attend review meetings and maintain confidential records.
• Transport individuals to work, appointments and recreational outings.
• Dispense medications per applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Help individuals make choices in their lives; meet personal care and nutritional needs.
• Guarantee protocols are followed throughout the tour of duty.
• Complete cooking, housekeeping and yard work duties as required.

• Ability to develop and maintain respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical and empowering relationships with staff and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Capability to assist/lift individuals with physical disabilities and/or limited mobility.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.

• Pass Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid (FA) certification.

Full‑time – 40‑hour weekly position 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Days off – Sunday & Monday.

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search.
• Criminal background check (CORI) per Executive Office regulations.
• National background checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, fingerprint‑based check.
• Verification of college‑level degrees and required licenses.

Salary placement determined by experience, education, and internal compensation structure. Non‑management positions are subject to the collective bargaining agreement and applicable salary provisions.

An Equal Opportunity / Affidative 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.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID‑19 and influenza vaccinations or to meet mitigation measures. Successful candidates will be required to attest to their vaccination status.

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 communities. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals, manages a $3 billion public funds budget and about 5,500 staff.

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