Direct Care Lead for Developmental Disabilities

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services seeks a Direct Care Worker II in Danvers, MA to provide direct care and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing programs, documenting incidents, transportation assistance, and maintaining a safe, respectful home environment.

Qualifications include MAP certification, CPR/First Aid, a Class D driver’s license, and options for substitution with an associate degree in human

Qualifications

• Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Applicants must pass the Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.
• After successfully completing a training program, the selected candidate must acquire and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing habilitative, behavioral and recreational programs; perform program-related cooking and housekeeping duties; dispense medications in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate about, and with, the individuals served in a manner which promotes their growth, human rights and integration into the community.
• Assist, instruct and support individuals in understanding and exercising their rights to their fullest potential.
• Report, as mandatory reporters, all abuse and neglect to the residential supervisor and to the Director of Residential support all incidences of abuse in accordance with regulations; and complete required paperwork.
• May drive individuals to work, appointments and recreational outings.
• Perform crisis intervention; and maintain confidential records of individuals.
• Monitor Direct Care Worker I's (DSW I's) to ensure that they are acting as advocates and demonstrating respect and positive regard for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Function as a working supervisor, providing daily supervision and training to DSW I's through instruction in the daily routines and schedules of individuals with developmental disabilities, through demonstration, and role modeling, in order to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities receive appropriate services and opportunities within a normalized environment.
• As a shift supervisor, implement services that ensure the safety and health of individuals by maintaining a safe and clean home environment: Observe, evaluate, and take appropriate and timely action in notifying pertinent medical staff of health related issues, and performing other related assignments for the purpose of providing optimal care to persons with developmental disabilities.
• Make staff assignments within residence, as shift supervisor.
• Assist in the evaluations of DSW I's.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull heavy objects.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Safety awareness

Education

MAP certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Class D Driver's License

Associate’s degree in human services (substitution)

Job description

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services seeks a Direct Care Worker II in Danvers, MA to provide direct care and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing programs, documenting incidents, transportation assistance, and maintaining a safe, respectful home environment.

Qualifications include MAP certification, CPR/First Aid, a Class D driver’s license, and options for substitution with an associate degree in human