Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 1 - Department 251

Bridgewell • Lynn, MA

48d

About The Position

The Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 1 will support and assist individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities during the overnight hours in Level 1 residential programs. Staff will support individuals who 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 physical assistance or accommodation.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.
• 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 minimum of one year of driving experience.
• Computer literacy includes the ability to use proficiently 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 to 30 pounds.
• The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assist individuals with all activities of daily living.
• Provide services to individuals according to DDS, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Maintain required documentation according to DDS and all applicable regulatory standards, and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist individuals during the overnight shift.
• Complete household cleaning duties as assigned.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations.
• Maintain core training certifications including CPR/FA, OSHA, CPI, PABC, and MAP.
• Transport individuals as needed.
• Comply with Bridgewell Awake Overnight Call-In procedures.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees