What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker III position at Hogan Regional Center?
This position is located at the Hogan Regional Center (2HC) in Danvers, Ma
The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.
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.
- Provides ongoing daily supervision and training to DSW II’s and I’s.
- May act as building Supervisor/A.O (Administrative Officer), directs and participates in shift reports and assigns work locations and arranges overtime if needed.
Agency Requirements:
- Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Schedule:
Full Time, 40 hours
Sunday - 2:30pm - 11:00pm
Monday - 2:30pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday - 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday - 6:00am - 2:30pm
Thursday - 6:00am - 2:30pm
Days off: Friday and Saturday
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 (Hogan and Wrentham Developmental Centers Only)
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.
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.
