DDS Central/West Region - Urban Youth - Summer Direct Care Worker -
(2400030N) Description 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 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. 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 Central West Region is seeking hard
working and compassionate candidates to serve as interns direct care.
The Central West Region of DDS is both large in geographic size and
employment opportunities. Central West DDS employs over 1,500 dedicated
staff who provide innovative and compassionate care directly or on
behalf of thousands of individuals with disabilities. These services are
delivered across seven area offices, a regional office, three state
operated offices and nearly 100 state operated group homes in dozens of
communities. With offices in Pittsfield, Northampton, Holyoke,
Springfield, Southbridge, Worcester, Templeton and Fitchburg, we have
opportunities for most everyone. 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. Duties
and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all
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. 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/lift individuals with physical
disabilities and/or limited mobility. Urban Youth Collaborative
Requirements: Applicant must be between 18-24 years old. Have a valid
driver\'s license. Must have a reliable form of transportation. Please
Note: Schedule: These positions will be on either the first and second
shifts with specified days off. Pay: All State employees are paid
bi-weekly through direct deposit. Current Urban Youth Collaborative pay
rate is \$21.44/hour.