Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 2

Bridgewell • Saugus, MA

2d

About The Position

Bridgewell is hiring an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in a residential program. The role provides daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living at home and in the community. People supported may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training for enhanced supervision or interventions, which may address behavioral support or enhanced medical care; specialized certifications or training may be required depending on the program.

The schedule is Thursday 11:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m., Friday 5:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m., and Saturday 11:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m., for 36 hours per week. The position includes supporting people's independence and decision-making, assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs, and maintaining required documentation and certifications. The role also involves household duties, transportation, community activities, and assigned program safety or human-rights responsibilities.

Bridgewell describes its mission as inspiring hope and empowering people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential. It offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off, including the employee's birthday; a collaborative work environment; training and development opportunities; additional compensation for on-call rotations; and professional development and growth. Applicants must have acceptable CORI results under Bridgewell policy. Reasonable accommodation may be available, subject to the needs of people served and applicable safety considerations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least 5 years of verified experience in the same position.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for clear, articulate documentation.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft products such as Email, Word, and Excel, and agency web-based applications.
• Ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and at least one year of driving experience in the United States.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including climbing stairs and assisting people with movement, personal care, transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions; reasonable accommodation may be considered.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
• Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support people with activities of daily living and provide skills training during assigned hours.
• Create opportunities for people to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Provide services in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport and accompany people to medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program as needed.
• Maintain daily progress notes, shift checklists, shift assignments, and other required documentation.
• Complete assigned household cleaning duties.
• Conduct steady care calls according to guidelines for awake overnight shifts.
• Help people access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory and program-specific certifications and training.
• Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the program's designated Fire Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, or Human Rights Officer, as assigned.
• Comply with Bridgewell's Safety Checks Policy.
• Attend and participate in program staff and supervision meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including the employee's birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED