What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker II position at The Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Job Description
The Department of Developmental Services is announcing the availability of a full-time Direct Care Worker II position located in Wareham, MA for the Southeastern Residential Services. The Direct Care 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:
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, the selected candidate will be required to report to work.
This Direct Care Worker II position is in a program that operates 24-hours/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.
Schedule Information:
Full-time - 40-hour weekly position Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11:00 pm - 9:00 am Days off - Sunday, Monday, TuesdayAbout the Department of Developmental Services: The mission of the Department of Developmental Services 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.
The Department of Developmental Services is announcing the availability of a full-time Direct Care Worker II position located in Wareham, MA for the Southeastern Residential Services. The Direct Care 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:
- Assist with implementation of habilitative, behavioral and recreational programs.
- Perform crisis intervention when necessary.
- Monitor 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.
- Ability to develop and maintain 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.
- Applicants must pass the Medication Administration Program certification.
- After successfully completing a training program, the selected candidate must acquire and maintain: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA) certification.
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, the selected candidate will be required to report to work.
This Direct Care Worker II position is in a program that operates 24-hours/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.
Schedule Information:
Full-time - 40-hour weekly position Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11:00 pm - 9:00 am Days off - Sunday, Monday, TuesdayAbout the Department of Developmental Services: The mission of the Department of Developmental Services 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.
