Family Intensive Resource Support Team (F.I.R.S.T) Case Worker Job at DMR-Metro Region
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is searching for an enthusiastic, outgoing, reliable individual to fill a Family Intensive Resource Support Team Case Worker (Direct Care Worker III) with the F.I.R.S.T. Team located at the DDS/Metro Regional Office in Waltham, MA.
Job Responsibilities: (The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive).
- Assists in the assessment of individual and family needs and in the development of goals and interventions to address those needs.
- Provide programmatic direct supports to everyone within clients’ home or community. These supports may include but are not limited to: Behavioral, Recreational, and Community safety and community integration programming.
- Provide direct supports in daily living and social skills by instructing and/or assisting individuals.
- Provides training and mentoring and serves as a role model for family members to effectively implement the goals of the FIRST contract.
- Works with families to implement the goals identified in the FIRST contract.
- Performs all administrative tasks, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of general disability groups
- Understanding of Human Rights
- Ability to use current marketed software
Please Note:
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Days off: Sunday and 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:
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
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 Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
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
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Human Resources at 617-894-4633.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
- 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.
Comprehensive Benefits
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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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