Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is sponsoring a great program called the "Urban Youth Collaborative". This 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 Hogan Regional Center. 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. The human services field has career opportunities as lawyers, accountants, program directors, residential staff, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and a wide range of other roles. The DDS Hogan Regional Center is seeking hard working and compassionate candidates to serve as interns direct care.
Hogan Regional Center located in Hathorne/Danvers, Mass., provides 24 hr. residential supports and services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Hogan provides a home for adults who require various levels of assistance to go to work, attend to daily living needs, participate in meaningful recreational activities, and to engage in community membership. Direct care, clinical, educational staff and volunteers work together to assist individuals with all aspects of self-care and participation throughout the routines of the day, from dining to meal preparation, sensory awareness activities to community arts and physical fitness and sports. Hogan Regional Center is devoted to assisting men and women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live meaningful lives in their home, work and community environments through both the identification and achievement of personal goals. We promote independence, choice, responsibility and on-going education for all individuals who live here.
The program will run from early June through early September. It will be necessary for participants to be available for the entire summer, and unfortunately no vacations will be granted. All participants must have a valid Drivers' license.
DutiesandResponsibilities(thesedutiesareageneralsummaryandnotall inclusive):
- Provide both personal care support and participate in the involvement of the individuals into the community.
- Support & encourage interaction and integration into the community for the individuals.
- Accompany the individuals on frequent community outings and day trips such as attend concerts, Patriot’s training camp, trips to aquariums, restaurants, libraries, and local coffee shops.
- Planning, setting up, and leading a variety of activities at the individual’s residences. Activities include, but are not limited to: music and movement, arts & crafts, cooking and baking, and social events such as coffee and ice cream get togethers.
PreferredQualifications:
- 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/lift individuals with physical disabilities and/or limited mobility.
Urban Youth CollaborativeRequirements:
- Applicant must be between 18-24 years old.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation.
Please Note:
- Schedule:Thesepositionswillbeoneitherthefirstandsecondshiftswithspecifieddaysoff.
- Pay: AllStateemployeesarepaidbi-weeklythroughdirectdeposit. Current Urban Youth Collaborative pay rate is $21.44/hour.
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. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.
For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-developmental-services
For more information about the Urban Youth Collaborative visit: www.mass.gov/info-details/dds-urban-youth-collaborative-internship
Pre-Offer Process
A criminal history check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants."
Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppcabuser-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 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 ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
For questions, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None.
Comprehensive Benefits
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COVID Vaccine: 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.
Official Title: Developmental Services Wrk I
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Danvers-450 Maple Street
Job: Direct Care
Agency: Department of Developmental Services
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Multiple
Job Posting: Mar 5, 2024, 11:43:25 AM
Number of Openings: 10
Salary: 44,604.30 - 56,405.18 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Christina Hyppolite, Christina.R.Hyppolite@mass.gov - 8572835830
Bargaining Unit: 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
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