Direct Care Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for individuals designated as /DD who live in the supervised living program.
• Assist with acquisition, retention, or improvement in social self‑help, socialization, and other adaptive skills that enhance social development and proficiency in activities of daily living (e.g., money management, medication management).
• Plan and facilitate meaningful daily activities, including the acquisition and maintenance of skills, fostering positive social behavior and interpersonal competence, greater independence, and personal choice.
• Support community integration activities.
• Maintain responsibility for monitoring and supervising individuals at all times during service provision, whether in a supervised living home, during transport, or in the community.
• Serve as a member of the Communicare Treatment Team and participate in team meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work under the supervision of the Supervised Living Supervisor or another designated supervisor.
• Transport clients to various activities, appointments, etc.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as listed above.
• Must be CPI certified or be able to complete CPI training and any additional training required by DMH and Communicare.
• Ability to relate positively to individuals served through the Supervised Living program and their families.
• Current valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment; must be able to provide transportation to individuals being served.