Direct Care Worker

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time and part-time

positions on multiple shifts throughout the Berkshire MA Area of the

Central/Western Region of DDS. The Department of Developmental Services

(DDS) seeks caring and compassionate applicants for the role of **DIRECT

CARE WORKER I** who are committed to building meaningful relationships

and provide outstanding care and service. The Direct Care Worker role

provides programmatic direct care services and supports to individuals

with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is to be

accomplished by the provision of an environment consistent with

participants\' needs in daily living and those skills necessary for

community life. [To visit the DDS Career Page, click here.

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target="blank"} **Direct Care Worker I positions available in the

following Berkshire area cities & towns:** Lee \| Pittsfield \|

Stockbridge **Duties and Responsibilities: (these duties are a general

summary and not all inclusive):** - Provide support to individuals by

assisting in the development and implementation of habilitative,

behavioral and recreational programs in accordance with the Individual

Service Plan (ISP) objectives - Coordinate with direct supervisor(s) to

ensure successful implementation of ISP\'s, use of appropriate methods,

coordination of services and crisis intervention - Assist and facilitate

activities of daily living, such as household maintenance, self-care and

hygiene, food shopping and preparation, budgeting, leisure activities

and socialization skill development - Attend individuals\' review

meetings and accompany them to various appointments; Transport

individuals to work, recreational activities and other engagements as

needed - Maintain individuals\' confidentiality and records; preserve

individuals\' human rights by complying with applicable laws and

regulations **Preferred Qualifications:** - Demonstrated ability to

develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and

empowering relationship with individuals with intellectual and

developmental disabilities; - Capacity to assist/lift individuals with

physical disabilities and/or limited mobility; - Aptitude to transcribe,

read and comprehend the English language **Agency Requirements:** -

Possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator\'s License -

Applicants must pass the Medication Administration Program (MAP)

certification - Upon successful completion of a training program,

incumbents must obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

and First Aid (FA) certification **Please Note:** DDS fills this

entry-level position on an ongoing basis as staff turnover and new

program development occurs. The Department has full and part-time

positions available on various shifts. Many of the positions require

working every weekend with two days off in the middle of the week.

Applicants must be flexible in work schedule. This is a 24-hour/7 days a

week staff position. The Department requires employees in this position

to be able to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate the

need. This position is designated as an \"EMERGENCY\" position in the

Department of Developmental Services Emergency Plan. This means that

whenever the Governor declares that the Commonwealth is in a state of

emergency, you will be required to report to work. All employees are

paid on a bi-weekly basis and must have direct deposit. [For more

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