About the position
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is sponsoring a great program called the 'Urban Youth Collaborative'. This program offers students between the ages of 18 and 24 the opportunity to enrich the lives of both the students and the individuals receiving supports from the Wrentham Developmental Center. The Wrentham Developmental Center is an Intermediate Care Facility offering Residential and Day services to adults with intellectual disabilities. The ultimate goal of this program is to give young adults exposure into the field of Human Services, enabling them to strongly consider a career supporting people with intellectual disabilities. The human service field has career opportunities as lawyers, accountants, unit directors, residential staff, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and a wide range of other roles. The summer interns provide assistance and friendship to the individuals they support and gain a unique career opportunity relative to their majors and career concentrations. In addition to direct service roles, there are up to two positions on the landscaping and grounds crew. The program opens in the middle of May and runs to Labor Day Weekend, this Summer session is restricted to a maximum 90-day appointment. It will be necessary for participants to be available for the entire summer, and unfortunately no vacations will be granted. All participants must have a valid drivers' license.
Responsibilities
- Provide both personal care support and participate in the involvement of the individuals into the community.
- Support & encourage interaction and integration into the community for the individuals.
- Accompany the individuals on frequent community outings and day trips such as attend concerts, Patriot's training camp, trips to aquariums, restaurants, libraries, and local coffee shops.
- Planning, setting up, and leading a variety of activities at the individual's residences. Activities include, but are not limited to: music and movement, arts & crafts, cooking and baking, and social events such as coffee and ice cream get togethers.
Requirements
- Applicant must be between 18-24 years old.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Ability to assist and facilitate activities of daily living, such as household maintenance, self-care and hygiene, food shopping and preparation, budgeting, leisure activities and social skill development.
- Capability to assist/lift individuals with physical disabilities and/or limited mobility.
Benefits
- Pay rate of $22.09/hour.
- Bi-weekly pay through direct deposit.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
