Asleep Overnight Direct Support Professional 1 - Department 359

Bridgewell • Billerica, MA

35d • $20 - $21

About The Position

The Asleep Overnight Direct Support Professional 1 will provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities during the overnight hours as needed in Level 1 residential programs. Staff will support individuals who may need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living while managing within a home environment and in the community. Individuals may require moderate to considerable physical assistance or accommodations. Staff will receive specialized training to provide enhanced supervision or interventions addressing multiple disabilities including behavioral supports or enhanced medical care. Schedule: Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm/11:00pm-6:00am (asleep), 6:00am-9:00am (awake) 18 hours shift Wednesday 3:00pm-11:00pm/11:00pm-6:00am (asleep), 6:00am-9:00am (awake) 18 hours shift (36 Hours per week)

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. Associates or DSP Certification preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities who have significant medical and/or behavioral needs is necessary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills so that the writing of required documents is clear and articulate.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.
• Computer literacy includes the ability to proficiently use Microsoft products and web-based applications used by the agency.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• The employee must be able to drive a vehicle and regularly meet the driving record requirements of the agency.
• Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
• Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.
• Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or DSP Certification preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist individuals with all activities of daily living during the morning routine.
• Assist individuals during the overnight shift who may wake up or require assistance.
• Provide services to individuals according to, DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, all applicable regulatory standards, and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Maintain daily and monthly progress notes, shift checklists, and other program documentation according to DDS, DMH, and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Complete household cleaning duties as assigned.
• Maintain safety of all individuals while on shift including implementing emergency policies as needed.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations.
• Maintain core training certifications including CPR/FA, OSHA, CPI, PABC, and MAP if applicable.
• Maintain additional mandated training and certifications as required by the program.
• Transport individuals as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees