Direct Care Worker II
Company: MASS
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: July 29, 2022
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Job Description:
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. Duties and
Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all
inclusive): 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. Preferred
Qualifications: 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. Special Requirements : Must possess
current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Please
Note: This position is located in the Berkshire Service Group
Program in Pittsfield, MA. Schedule: 7:00am - 3:00pm Days Off:
Friday/Saturday About the Agency: The Department of Developmental
Services 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. Pre-Offer
Process: Education and license/certification information provided
by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public
Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in
accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
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 If you
require assistance with the application/interview process and would
like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and
complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form . For
technical help with Mass Careers , including logging into your
profile and/or resetting your password, please call the Employee
Service Center at 617-979-8500 for assistance. For questions
concerning the information in this requisition, please contact
Human Resources at 857-262-6378. Qualifications:This requisition
will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be
given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance 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. 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. Want the
specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Executive
Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants
will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an
approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to
demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to
applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer
of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is
medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a
sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.
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.
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