Direct Care Worker Ii - Boston, United States - DMR-Metro Region
Description
The Department of Developmental Services Metro Region is seeking a dynamic and energetic person to the role of
Direct Care Worker II, the second level in the direct support series.
Incumbent will be responsible to oversee the day-to-day operation of the shift, support and supervise staff of lower grades, and provide robust and meaningful supports to adults with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities in their home and community.
Mediation Administration Program certification, CPR and First Aid and approved restraint curriculum training will be required._ 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.
Pre-Hire Process:
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search:
- Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
- National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprintbased check.
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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:
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:
An Associate's 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 driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.
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. If you decline to vaccinate you will be required to take mitigation measures mandated by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) that are consistent with guidance from the Department of Public Health. Failure to take those mitigation measures, including masking, could lead to discipline, up to and including termination.
Comprehensive Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Official Title:
Developmental Services Wrk II
Primary Location:
United States-Massachusetts-South Boston - Res 5549
Job:
Direct Care
Agency:
Department of Developmental Services
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day
Job Posting:
May 8, 2024, 11:07:30 AM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 47, ,644.70 Yearly
Bargaining Unit: 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional
Confidential:
No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
