Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Direct Care Worker II (DCW II) Overview
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a caring and compassionate applicant for the role of Direct Care Worker II. The DCW II is a shift supervisor position that provides oversight and direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build professional experience and advance within DDS. Responsibilities
Assist individuals in meeting personal care and nutritional needs. Support individuals in making choices in their lives. Maintain individuals’ rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations. Provide leisure activities and drive individuals to work, appointments, and recreational activities. Supervise and train Direct Care Worker I staff to ensure they act as advocates and demonstrate respect for individuals with developmental disabilities. Oversee health and safety as shift supervisor, including medication administration. Communicate with medical and health care providers regarding health concerns and accompany individuals to appointments as necessary. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of practices and procedures to assure health and safety of individuals, including evacuation procedures. Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate activities of others. Ability to provide clear written or oral instructions. Schedule
Shift: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Evening). Days off: Friday/Saturday. This is a 24‑hour/7‑day staff position requiring mandatory overtime when necessary. Location
Templeton Community Services Program, Templeton, MA. Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of full‑time or equivalent part‑time experience providing direct support services to persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Or an Associate’s degree or higher in a human services field. Valid driver’s license required. Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and education. Full‑time employee benefits and opportunities for advancement. EEO Statement
An Equal Opportunity / Affimative 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 applicable law. Additional Information
Title 101 CMR 23.00 requires agency staff to have received the COVID‑19 and influenza vaccinations or have taken required mitigation measures. Successful candidates must acknowledge and attest to vaccination status for both COVID‑19 and influenza. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1‑800‑510‑4122 Ext. #4.
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Direct Care Worker II (DCW II) Overview
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a caring and compassionate applicant for the role of Direct Care Worker II. The DCW II is a shift supervisor position that provides oversight and direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build professional experience and advance within DDS. Responsibilities
Assist individuals in meeting personal care and nutritional needs. Support individuals in making choices in their lives. Maintain individuals’ rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations. Provide leisure activities and drive individuals to work, appointments, and recreational activities. Supervise and train Direct Care Worker I staff to ensure they act as advocates and demonstrate respect for individuals with developmental disabilities. Oversee health and safety as shift supervisor, including medication administration. Communicate with medical and health care providers regarding health concerns and accompany individuals to appointments as necessary. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of practices and procedures to assure health and safety of individuals, including evacuation procedures. Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate activities of others. Ability to provide clear written or oral instructions. Schedule
Shift: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Evening). Days off: Friday/Saturday. This is a 24‑hour/7‑day staff position requiring mandatory overtime when necessary. Location
Templeton Community Services Program, Templeton, MA. Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of full‑time or equivalent part‑time experience providing direct support services to persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Or an Associate’s degree or higher in a human services field. Valid driver’s license required. Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and education. Full‑time employee benefits and opportunities for advancement. EEO Statement
An Equal Opportunity / Affimative 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 applicable law. Additional Information
Title 101 CMR 23.00 requires agency staff to have received the COVID‑19 and influenza vaccinations or have taken required mitigation measures. Successful candidates must acknowledge and attest to vaccination status for both COVID‑19 and influenza. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1‑800‑510‑4122 Ext. #4.
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