DDS Summer Urban Youth | West Region | Direct Care Worker | Commonwealth Community Se

Job Description

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is sponsoring the Urban Youth Collaborative program, offering students aged 18‑24 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 consider a career supporting people with developmental disabilities.

The Central West Region of DDS is large in geographic size and employment opportunities, employing over 1,500 staff across seven area offices, a regional office, three state‑operated offices, and nearly 100 state‑operated group homes.

The program opens in mid‑May and runs to Labor Day Weekend, 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 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 residence, including 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.

Schedule
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First and second shifts with specified days off.

Pay
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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 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 and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

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Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre‑employment screening which includes:

• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http:///cori

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

Qualifications

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…