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- Communicate with appropriate medical and health care providers regarding health concerns and accompany individuals to various appointments as necessary
- Knowledge of practices and procedures necessary to assure the health and safety of individuals, including evacuation procedures.
- Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the activities of others.
- Ability to give written or oral instructions in a clear and understandable manner.
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- Offer Process:_ 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.
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Direct Care Worker II - East Longmeadow, United States - State of Massachusetts
Description
This is a female gender position.The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a caring and compassionate applicant for the role of Direct Care Worker II (DCW II).
The DCW II position is a shift supervisor position that provides oversight and direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
The position is an excellent opportunity, including for potential candidates who are interested in furthering their career within the Department of Developmental Services, as it affords valuable work experience to build ones foundation for professional development and advancement.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):Preferred Qualifications:
Agency Requirements:
_Please Note:
_ * * * This position is located in the Hampden County Program in East Longmeadow, MA.
* Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am * Days Off: Friday/Saturday This is a 24 hour/ 7 days a week staff position.
The Department of Developmental Services requires employees in this position to be able to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate the need.
/_About the Department of Developmental Services_/ 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 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 ($2.7B operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.
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* Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human * National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form. For technical help with Mass/Careers/, including logging into your profile and/or resetting your password, please call the Employee Service Center at _ _ for assistance. For questions concerning the information in this requisition, please contact Human Resources at _ , Opt 4._ This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have (A) at least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience in providing direct support services to persons with developmental/ intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below
Substitutions:
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An Associates degree or higher with a major in a human services field, including sociology, special education, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other related field may be substituted for the required experience.
Incumbents are required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle drivers license at a class level specific to assignment.
_Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards /Title 101 CMR Regulation) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position.Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza./ An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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.
Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.
We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. *Job: Direct Care *Organization: Department of Developmental Services *Title: *Direct Care Worker II Location: Massachusetts-East Longmeadow - Res 6017 Requisition ID: 240003I7
