Direct Care Worker I - North Shore/Metro North - Full and Part Time Positions - Continuous Posting

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Danvers, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks caring and compassionate Direct Care Worker I applicants committed to building meaningful relationships and providing outstanding care and service. The role provides programmatic direct care services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping create an environment suited to participants’ daily living needs and the development of skills for community life.

This is an open, continuous posting for full-time and part-time positions on multiple shifts throughout the North Shore/Metro Boston area of the Northeast Region of DDS. Positions are available in Beverly, Danvers, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Medford, Peabody, Saugus, Stoneham, and Wakefield. This is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week staff position. Many assignments require working every weekend with two days off midweek, and applicants must be flexible in their schedules. Employees must perform mandatory overtime when circumstances require it and report to work when the Governor declares a state of emergency. Depending on assignment, candidates may be eligible for pay differentials.

The position is entry-level, with no minimum entrance requirements or special requirements listed. Employees must have a current, valid Class D motor vehicle operator’s license. After successfully completing the relevant training programs, employees must obtain and maintain Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification and CPR and First Aid certification. Selected candidates are subject to education, license, and certification verification and pre-employment screening, including abuse registry, criminal background, and fingerprint-based background checks. Employees are paid biweekly and must use direct deposit. The position is subject to vaccination-status attestation requirements for COVID-19 and influenza, or required mitigation measures, under the stated regulation.

Requirements

• Possess a current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Upon successful completion of Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, obtain and maintain MAP Certification.
• Upon successful completion of a training program, obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA) certification.
• Be flexible in work schedule; many positions require working every weekend with two days off in the middle of the week.
• Be able to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate the need.
• Report to work during a state of emergency when required.
• Selected candidates must successfully complete the pre-employment screening, including the CPPD Abuse Registry Search, CORI criminal background check, and fingerprint-based national background check.
• Selected candidates’ education, licensure, and certifications will be verified.
• Candidates must acknowledge and attest to COVID-19 and influenza vaccination status, or required mitigation measures, as applicable under the stated regulation.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Capacity to assist or lift individuals with physical disabilities and/or limited mobility.
• Aptitude to transcribe, read, and comprehend the English language.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals by assisting in developing and implementing habilitative, behavioral, and recreational programs in accordance with Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives.
• Coordinate with direct supervisors to support successful implementation of ISPs, appropriate methods, service coordination, and crisis intervention.
• Assist with and facilitate activities of daily living, including household maintenance, self-care and hygiene, food shopping and preparation, budgeting, leisure activities, and socialization skill development.
• Attend individuals’ review meetings and accompany them to appointments.
• Transport individuals to work, recreational activities, and other engagements as needed.
• Maintain individuals’ confidentiality and records.
• Preserve individuals’ human rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations.
• Work assigned shifts in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week staffing environment, including weekends where required, and perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate.
• Report to work when the Governor declares a state of emergency.

Benefits

• The Commonwealth offers an employee benefits and rewards package that supports employees, their loved ones, and their future; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed