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Urban Youth Collaborative Internship – Department of Developmental Services

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) sponsors the Urban Youth Collaborative program, offering students aged 18‑24 the opportunity to gain experience in human services and support individuals with developmental disabilities in the Central West Region. The program runs from mid‑May through Labor Day Weekend, 90‑day appointments with no vacation days and requires a valid driver’s license.

• Provide both personal care support and facilitate the involvement of individuals in community activities.
• Support and encourage interaction and integration into the community.
• Accompany individuals on frequent outings and trips such as concerts, training camps, aquariums, restaurants, libraries, and local coffee shops.
• Plan, set up, and lead a variety of activities at each individual’s residence, including music and movement, arts & crafts, cooking & 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 or 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.

Positions are available for 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.

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre‑employment screening, including:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search
• Criminal background check (CORI)
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, fingerprint‑based check

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

For technical help with Mass Careers, including logging into your profile and/or resetting your password, please call the Employee Service Center at 617‑979‑8500 for assistance.

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

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See the Commonwealth’s employee benefits package for details.

This position requires COVID‑19 and influenza vaccination or adherence to mitigation measures, in accordance with Title 101 CMR 23.00.

An Equal Opportunity / Affiliation 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.