Direct Care Worker Iii

THE WORK LOCATION FOR THIS POSITION IS AT THE HOGAN REGIONAL CENTER IN DANVERS, MA.  The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks caring and compassionate applicants for the role of DIRECT CARE WORKER III (DSW III) who are committed to building meaningful relationships in order to provide outstanding care and service. The DSW III 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): 

• Monitors Direct Care services to individuals with intellectual disabilities

• Assures correct implementation of ADL/ILS (adult daily living skills and Individual living skills), dining, CTP (Coordinated Treatment Plan) and use of equipment by direct observation and participation in the ISP (Individual Service Plan) programs
• Maintains confidential records of individuals and attends individual's review meetings
• Accompanies individuals to various appointments and provides leisure activities to individuals
• Assists individuals in meeting his/her personal care and nutritional needs
• Assists and supports individuals in making choices in his/her life
• Maintains individual's rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations 
• May drive individuals to work, appointments, and recreational outings and perform related work as required.  
• May act as building Supervisor/A.O (Administrative Officer)-directs and participates in shift reports and Assigns work locations and arranges overtime if needed.

  PLEASE NOTE:  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 applicant will be required to report to work. This is a 24hour/7 days a week staff position.  Candidates must be able to be flexible in their work schedule. The Department of Developmental Services requires employees in this position to be able to perform "MANDATORY OVERTIME" when circumstances dictate the need. Special Requirements: Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License. SCHEDULE: Saturday-Wednesday 10:00a.m.- 6:30p.m. Days off: Thursday/Friday This position is located at 2HC.   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: 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 checkhttps://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

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

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. Listed salary ranges are for one full year at current rates.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
 

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have (A) at least two (2) years 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 one (1) year of 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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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

 

 

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.