DDS Summer Urban Youth | Hogan Regional Center | Direct Care Worker I
About The Position
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is sponsoring a great program called the "Urban Youth Collaborative." This program offers students between the ages of 18 and 24 the opportunity to enrich the lives of both the students and the individuals receiving supports within the Hogan Regional Center. The goal of this program is to give young adults exposure into the field of Human Services, enabling them to strongly consider a career supporting people with developmental disabilities. The human services field has career opportunities as lawyers, accountants, program directors, residential staff, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and a wide range of other roles. The DDS Hogan Regional Center is seeking hard working and compassionate candidates to serve as interns direct care. Hogan Regional Center located in Hathorne/Danvers, Mass., provides 24-hour residential supports and services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Hogan provides a home for adults who require various levels of assistance to go to work, attend to daily living needs, participate in meaningful recreational activities, and to engage in community membership. Direct care, clinical, educational staff and volunteers work together to assist individuals with all aspects of self-care and participation throughout the routines of the day, from dining to meal preparation, sensory awareness activities to community arts and physical fitness and sports. Hogan Regional Center is devoted to assisting men and women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live meaningful lives in their home, work and community environments through both the identification and achievement of personal goals. We promote independence, choice, responsibility and on-going education for all individuals who live here. The program opens in the middle of May and runs to Labor Day Weekend, this Summer session is restricted to a maximum 90-day appointment. It will be necessary for participants to be available for the entire summer, and unfortunately no vacations will be granted. All participants must have a valid drivers' license.
Requirements
- Applicant must be between 18-24 years old.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide both personal care support and participate in the involvement of the individuals into 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 attend concerts, Patriot’s training camp, trips to aquariums, restaurants, libraries, and local coffee shops.
- Planning, setting up, and leading a variety of activities at the individual’s residences. Activities include, but are not limited to; music and movement, arts & crafts, cooking and baking, and social events such as coffee and ice cream get togethers.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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