Direct Care Worker II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Amherst, MA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a caring and compassionate applicant for the role of Direct Care Worker II (DCW II). The DCW II position is a shift supervisor position that provides oversight and direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The position is an excellent opportunity, including for potential candidates who are interested in furthering their career within the Department of Developmental Services, as it affords valuable work experience to build one’s foundation for professional development and advancement.
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.

Requirements

• Applicants must have (A) at least one (1) year 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 the required experience.
• Incumbents are required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.
• Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of practices and procedures necessary to assure the health and safety of individuals, including evacuation procedures.
• Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the activities of others.
• Ability to give written or oral instructions in a clear and understandable manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in meeting his/her personal care and nutritional needs
• Assist and support individuals in making choices in his/her life
• Maintain individuals’ rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Provide leisure activities; may drive individuals to work, appointments, and to recreational activities
• Provide daily supervision and training to Direct Care Worker I staff to ensure that they are acting as advocates for the individuals and demonstrate
• respect and positive regard for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Oversee, as the shift supervisor, the health and safety of the individuals by administering medications
• Communicate with appropriate medical and health care providers regarding health concerns and accompany individuals to various appointments as necessary

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree