2nd-level Direct Care Worker Ii - Stoughton, United States - DMR-Southeast Region

Description

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is announcing the availability of a full-time
Second Level Direct Care Worker 2 - (Developmental Services Worker 2) position located in Stoughton, MA for the Southeastern Residential Services.

The Developmental Service Worker II provides direct care services and supports to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities who live in a residential home setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:
(The duties stated are a general summary and not all inclusive.)

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to develop and maintain a 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 transcribe, read and comprehend the English language

Agency Requirements:

• Applicants must pass the Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification

Please Note:


Schedule Information:

• Fulltime 40hour weekly position 2nd shift
• Tuesday through Saturday from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm

• Days off

• Sunday/Monday

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:

• 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.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT.


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.

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-Stoughton - Res 5202


Job:
Direct Care


Agency:
Department of Developmental Services


Schedule:
Full-time


Shift:
Evening


Job Posting:
Apr 16, 2024, 5:53:40 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