Family Intensive Resource and Support Team Case Worker

Family Intensive Resource And Support Team Case Worker

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is searching for an enthusiastic, outgoing, reliable individual to fill a Family Intensive Resource Support Team Case Worker (Direct Care Worker III) with the Family Intensive Resource Support Team located at the DDS/Metro Regional Office in Waltham, MA. Assists in the assessment of individual and family needs and in the development of goals and interventions to address those needs.

Provide programmatic direct supports to everyone within clients' home or community. These supports may include but are not limited to:
Behavioral, Recreational, and Community safety and community integration programming. Provide direct supports in daily living and social skills by instructing and/or assisting individuals. Provides training and mentoring and serves as a role model for family members to effectively implement the goals of the Family Intensive Resource Support Team contract. Works with families to implement the goals identified in the Family Intensive Resource Support Team contract.

Performs all administrative tasks, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual ability (Spanish) preferred. Knowledge of general disability groups Understanding of Human Rights Ability to use current marketed software

About the Department of Developmental Services:
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 throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

Qualifications:

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have (A) at least two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in providing direct support services to persons with developmental/ intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions:
An Associate's degree or higher with a major in a human services field, including sociology, special education, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Incumbents are required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.

We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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Location:

United States-Massachusetts-Waltham - 465 Waverly Oaks Rd

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