Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell • Amesbury, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewell seeks 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, helping people manage their home environment and participate in the community. People receiving services may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training for enhanced supervision and interventions, which may address multiple disabilities, behavioral support, or enhanced medical care. Specialized certifications or training may be required depending on the program.

The schedule is Sunday 5:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m., and Monday and Saturday 11:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m., for 36 hours per week. The role involves supporting medical, clinical, and financial needs; accompanying people to activities; maintaining required documentation; administering medications when applicable; and completing household and safety responsibilities. Staff maintain required certifications and training and work with guardians, family members, stakeholders, and program colleagues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least five 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 climb stairs and physically assist people, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, bathroom routines, transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
• Acceptable CORI results under Bridgewell policy.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.
• Specialized certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required depending on the program.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training in activities of daily living during assigned hours.
• Help people make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Deliver services in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport or accompany people to medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program as needed.
• Maintain daily progress notes, shift checklists, 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-required certifications and training, including applicable FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP credentials.
• 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.
• 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 a day off for the employee's birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities across more than one hundred programs.
• 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