Direct Care Worker (Dcw)

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking Direct Care Workers who are committed to building meaningful and encouraging relationships. As a Direct Care Worker, you will help provide individuals with the tools and guidance needed to improve their skills and reach their goals.

Responsibilities

• Communicate program participant’s progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling and work with residents to improve their personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills and behavior.
• Assist and facilitate activities of daily living (ADLs) such as household maintenance, personal-care and hygiene, food shopping and preparation, budgeting, leisure activities and socialization skill development.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives, coordination of services and crisis intervention. Attend review meetings and other related appointments. Monitor and document medication administration.
• Transport individuals to various appointments, work, and recreational activities.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete trainings (such as CPR, FA, MAP).
• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply!
• Ability to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and/or limited mobility (such as lifting, transporting).
• Valid driver’s license.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Health savings account

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: One location