Adaptive Clothing Designer

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) would like to announce the availability of a Full-Time Adaptive Clothing Designer position working in the Northeast Region for the Hogan Regional Center. The primary purpose of the Adaptive Clothing Designer is to design, fabricate, alter and repair adaptive garments and devices.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Designs, fabricates, alters, covers, and repairs adaptive garments and devices by hand or machine sewing using various
  types of stitches.
• Measures, marks, create layouts, and cut the chosen materials to ensure proper fit of the needed equipment. Develops
  and designs patterns to be used on a long term basis.
• Determines the proper use of materials, determining construction and closures etc.
• Orders materials and supplies used in the fabrication of the assistive technology pieces that involve this position including; cloth, upholstery, threads, grommets, strapping, buckles.
• Visits various departments and sites as needed for fittings, consultations etc.
• Participates in the regular cleaning and maintenance of the shop area and equipment, to insure safe and efficient
  operation.
• As workload allows, will assist other staff with inventory control and office administrative duties.

Please Note:

This position is located in the Hogan Regional Center in Danvers. MA

Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days Off:Sunday/Saturday 

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program/area office.

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.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds 

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

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

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes: