What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer position at DMR-Southeast Region?
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 individual’s receiving supports from the Southeastern Residential Services (SRS).
The ultimate 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 service field has career opportunities as lawyers, accountants, program directors, residential staff, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and a wide range of other roles. The summer interns provide assistance and friendship to the individuals they support and gain a unique career opportunity relative to their majors and career concentrations.
The program will run from June 6, 2022, to August 27, 2022. It will be necessary for participants to be available for the entire summer, unfortunately no vacations will be granted. All participants must have a valid Drivers' license.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- provide both personal care support and participate in the involvement of the individuals into the community.
- support & 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.
Work Schedule:
Full-time 40 hour a week position, evening shift (2nd shift) Tuesday to Saturday 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Days off: Sunday and Monday
Qualifications Needed:
- Applicant must be between 18-24 years old.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation.
Pre-Offer Process:
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
- Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
- National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check.
- https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks
- Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.
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ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
