DDS Summer Urban Youth | Central West Region | Direct Care Worker I | Templeton Community Program

DDS Summer Urban Youth | Central West Region | Direct Care Worker I | Templeton Community Program

Submission for the Position

Submission for the position of Direct Care Worker I at the Templeton Community Program, sponsored by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Summer Urban Youth program in the Central West Region.

Program Overview

The Urban Youth Collaborative program offers students between the ages of 18 and 24 the opportunity to enrich the lives of both the students and the individuals receiving supports within the Central West Region. The goal of this program is to give young adults exposure into the field of Human Services, enabling them to strongly consider a career supporting people with developmental disabilities.

About the Department of Developmental Services

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day employment and residential supports.

Program Details

• The program opens in the middle of May and runs to Labor Day Weekend.
• The summer session is restricted to a maximum 90-day appointment.
• Participants must be available for the entire summer and unfortunately, no vacations will be granted.
• All participants must have a valid drivers license.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide both personal care support and participate in the involvement of the individuals into the community.
• Support and encourage interaction and integration into the community for the individuals.
• Accompany the individuals on frequent community outings and day trips, such as attending concerts, Patriots training camp trips, to aquariums, restaurants, libraries, and local coffee shops.
• Planning, setting up, and leading a variety of activities at the individuals residences, including music and movement, arts & crafts, cooking, and baking, and social events, such as coffee and ice cream get-togethers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to assist and facilitate activities of daily living, such as household maintenance, self-care, and hygiene, food shopping, and preparation, budgeting, leisure activities, and social skill development.
• Capability to assist and lift individuals with physical disabilities and/or limited mobility.

Urban Youth Collaborative Requirements

• Applicant must be between 18-24 years old.
• Have a valid drivers license.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation.

Schedule and Pay

• Positions will be on either the first and second shifts with specified days off.
• All State employees are paid bi-weekly through direct deposit.
• Current Urban Youth Collaborative pay rate is $22.98 per hour.

Pre-Hire Process

• Education and licensure/certification information provided by the selected candidates is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealths website.
• Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes:
• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services
• National Background Checks (Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014) conduct fingerprint-based check

ADA Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.