Direct Care Worker II

• Maintain individuals' rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations.

• Provide leisure activities; may drive individuals to work, appointments, and to recreational activities.

• Provide daily supervision and training to Direct Care Worker I staff to ensure that they are acting as advocates for the individuals and demonstrate; respect and positive regard for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Communicate with appropriate medical and health care providers regarding health concerns and accompany individuals to various appointments as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the English language.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to gather information through observing and questioning individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral expression.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, expressing thoughts clearly and developing ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
• Ability to establish rapport and deal tactfully with persons from various ethnic, cultural or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents.
• Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, guidelines and policies governing the work environment.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the feelings and problems of individuals and their families.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and interact with co-workers and supervisors in a respectful, responsive, and open manner.
• Ability to train in activities of daily living and other skill areas.
• Ability to lift individuals.
• Ability to acquire skills in first aid.
• The ability to learn and use special communication methods (i.e. sign language or augmentative communication systems) as needed.
• The ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical and empowering relationship 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.

Please Note:

This position is located in Unit 3 at the Wrentham Developmental Center in Wrentham, MA.

Work Schedule:

Full-time - 40-hour weekly position.

Working 1st shift - 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Days off - Sunday and Monday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program.

This position is designated as an "EMERGENCY" position in the Department of Developmental Services Emergency Plan. This means that whenever the Governor declares that the Commonwealth is in a state of emergency, selected candidate will be required to report to work.

This DSW II position is in a program that operates 24-hour/7 days a week. Candidates must be flexible in their work schedule. The Department 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.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire 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.

• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

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

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks
• Pre-Employment Physical

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.

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

Qualifications

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:

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.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range .

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.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("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.