DDS Summer Urban Youth | Southeast Region | Direct Care Worker

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) sponsors the Urban Youth Collaborative program, offering students aged 18 to 24 the chance to enrich both the interns’ lives and the individuals receiving supports from Southeast Residential Services (SRS). SRS provides residential and day services to adults with intellectual disabilities. The program aims to expose young adults to human services careers.

The program begins in mid‑May and runs through Labor Day weekend, with a maximum 90‑day appointment. Interns must be available the entire summer—no vacations are granted—and must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Provide personal care support and participate in the individuals’ involvement in the community.
• Support and encourage interaction and integration into the community for the individuals.
• Accompany the individuals on frequent community outings and day trips such as concerts, Patriot’s training camp, aquariums, restaurants, libraries, and local coffee shops.
• Plan, set up, and lead a variety of activities at the individual’s residences, including music and movement, arts & crafts, cooking and baking, and social events such as coffee and ice cream get‑togethers.

• 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.

• Applicant must be between 18–24 years old.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation.

Schedule:

positions will be on either the first or second shift with specified days off.

Pay:
All State employees are paid bi‑weekly through direct deposit. Current pay rate is $22.98 per hour.

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 and manages a $3 billion operating budget with approximately 5,500 staff.

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A criminal history check will be completed on the recommended candidate per regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre‑employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services: http:///cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, fingerprint‑based check: https://-checks

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information may be published on the Commonwealth’s website under the Massachusetts Public Records law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

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