Developmental Services Worker II

Southwest Valley Community Homes

This position is located in Agawam, MA

Schedule: 3pm-11pm

Days Off: Wednesday and Thursday

The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

The Developmental Service Worker II (DSW II) position is an excellent opportunity for potential candidates who are interested in furthering their career within the Department of Developmental Services as it affords valuable work experience to build one’s foundation for professional development and advancement. The DSW II position is a shift supervisor position that provides oversight and direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The DSW II will assist individuals in meeting his/her personal care and nutritional needs; assist and support individuals in making choices in his/her life; maintain individuals’ rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations; provide leisure activities and may drive individuals to work, appointments, and to recreational activities.

The Developmental Service Worker II will provide daily supervision and training to Developmental Service Worker I staff to ensure that they are acting as advocates for the individuals and demonstrate respect and positive regard for individuals with developmental disabilities. As the shift supervisor, the DSW II is required to oversee the health and safety of the individuals by administering medications in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, as well as communicate with appropriate medical and health care providers regarding health concerns and accompany individuals to various appointments as necessary.

This is a 24 hour/ 7 days a week staff position. The Department of Developmental Services requires employees in this position to be able to perform mandatory overtime when circumstances dictate the need.

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check (CORI) will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. In addition, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, An Act Requiring National Background Checks, requires the Department of Developmental Services to conduct fingerprint-based check of the state and national criminal history databases on the recommended candidate. For more information, please visit:

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

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Human Resources Customer Service line at 800-627-7730.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have (A) at least one (1) year 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 the required experience.

• Incumbents are required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.