Direct Care Worker Job at Hogan Regional Center
Hogan Regional Center Hathorne, MA 01923
THE WORK LOCATION FOR THIS POSITION IS AT THE HOGAN REGIONAL CENTER IN DANVERS, MA.
This position is located at 2HC
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks caring and compassionate applicants for the role of DIRECT CARE WORKER III (DSW III) who are committed to building meaningful relationships in order to provide outstanding care and service. The DSW III provides direct care services and aid to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing for the participants' needs in daily living and those skills necessary for community life.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
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Monitors direct care services to individuals with intellectual disabilities
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Assures correct implementation of ADL/ILS (adult daily living skills and Individual living skills), dining, CTP (Coordinated Treatment Plan) and use of equipment by direct observation and participation in the ISP (Individual Service Plan) programs
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Maintains confidential records of individuals and attends individual’s review meetings
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Accompanies individuals to various appointments and provides leisure activities to individuals
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Assists individuals in meeting his/her personal care and nutritional needs
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Assists and supports individuals in making choices in his/her life
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Maintains individual’s rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations
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May drive individuals to work, appointments, and recreational outings and perform related work as required.
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May act as building Supervisor/A.O (Administrative Officer)-directs and participates in shift reports and Assigns work locations and arranges overtime if needed.
PLEASE NOTE: 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, selected applicant will be required to report to work. This is a 24hour/7 days a week staff position. Candidates must be able to be flexible in their work schedule. The Department of Developmental Services requires employees in this position to be able to perform "MANDATORY OVERTIME" when circumstances dictate the need.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
SCHEDULE:
Full-time 40 hours
Thursday-Monday: 2:30pm - 11:00 pm
Days off: Tuesday/Wednesday
For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds
Pre-Hire Process:
Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:
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Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
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Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
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National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based checkhttps://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
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. 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.
ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT. Listed salary ranges are for one full year at current rates.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have (A) at least two (2) years 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 one (1) year of the required experience.
Incumbents are required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.
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.
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