Developmental Services Worker Ii - Peabody, United States - DMR-Northeast Region

DMR-Northeast Region

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Peabody, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

This Position is located in Peabody, MA.

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a caring and compassionate applicant for the role of DIRECT CARE WORKER II (DSW II) who is committed to building meaningful relationships in order to provide outstanding care and service.

The DSW II provides direct care services and aid to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing for the participants' needs in daily living and those skills necessary for community life.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

Assist in the implementation of habilitative, behavioral and recreational programs; perform program-related cooking and housekeeping duties; dispense medications in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
Communicate about, and with, the individuals served in a manner which promotes their growth, human rights and integration into the community;
Assist, instruct and support individuals in understanding and exercising their rights to their fullest potential;
Report, as mandatory reporters, all abuse and neglect to the residential supervisor and to the Director of Residential support all incidences of abuse in accordance with regulations; and complete required paperwork;
May drive individuals to work, appointments and recreational outings;
Perform crisis intervention; and maintain confidential records of individuals.

Incumbents at this level, based on assignment may act as a shift supervisor, and are responsible for duties including the following:

Monitor Developmental Service Worker I's (DSW I's) to ensure that they are acting as advocates and demonstrating respect and positive regard for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Function as a working supervisor, providing daily supervision and training to DSW I's through instruction in the daily routines and schedules of individuals with developmental disabilities, through demonstration, and role modeling, in order to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities receive appropriate services and opportunities within a normalized environment.
As a shift supervisor, implement services that ensure the safety and health of individuals by maintaining a safe and clean home environment: Observe, evaluate, and take appropriate and timely action in notifying pertinent medical staff of healthrelated issues, and performing other related assignments for the purpose of providing optimal care to persons with developmental disabilities.
Make staff assignments within residence, as shift supervisor.
Assist in the evaluations of DSW I's.
Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull heavy objects.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of the comprehensive service needs of persons with developmental/intellectual disabilities and their families/guardians.
Ability to give written or verbal instructions in a clear and understandable manner, and to plan, assign and coordinate the activities of others.

Agency Requirements:

Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License;
Applicants must pass the Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification;

Scheduled Hours:

Hours 40 Full Time
Sunday-Thursday 11PM-7AM
Days off Friday/Saturday

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:
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For questions concerning the information in this requisition please contact the Human Resources' Customer Service Line at Ext. #4

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT. Listed salary ranges are for one full year at current rates.

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