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Behavioral Direct Care Worker
Company | Commonwealth of MA - Health & Human Services |
Address | , Wrentham, Ma |
Employment type | PART_TIME |
Salary | From $19.83 an hour |
Expires | 2023-10-07 |
Posted at | 9 months ago |
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking Behavioral Direct Care Workers who are committed to building meaningful and encouraging relationships. As a Behavioral Direct Care Worker, you will help provide individuals in the Evaluation and Stabilization Unit (ESU) with the tools and guidance needed to improve their skills and reach their goals. The Behavioral Direct Care Worker provides direct care services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who may exhibit challenging and extreme behaviors. This is to be accomplished by the provision of an environment consistent with individuals' needs in daily living, active treatment, and implementation of habilitative and behavioral programs.
Responsibilities
- Monitors the health and safety of the individuals, adhere to rules and regulations, as well as communicate with appropriate nursing and DSW supervisors regarding individual’s health concerns.
- Complete daily reports and collect information necessary to document incidents that occur during the shift.
- Provide supports to individuals on behavioral unit who exhibit challenging and extreme behaviors.
- Act as an advocate for the individuals and demonstrate respect and positive regard for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS).
- Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors.
- Ability to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and/or limited mobility (such as lifting, transporting).
- Ability to successfully complete trainings (such as PBS, CPR, FA, MAP, PABC). Current Proactive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges (PABC) certification is a plus!
Keywords: direct care, direct care worker, DCW, direct care staff, direct service provider, DSP, direct care provider, direct care support, direct care counselor, CNA, residential counselor, care provider, caregiver, DDS, developmental, human services, healthcare, group home, ADL, ISP, CPR, FA, First Aid, MAP, entry level, state job
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $19.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Health savings account
- Retirement plan
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
- Night shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift
- Overnight shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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