Direct Support Professional 1 (DSP 1)

Bridgewell•Chelmsford, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional will provide support and assistance to people with developmental, physical and psychiatric disabilities as needed based on the needs of the residential program assigned. This role involves providing daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living within a home environment and in the community. Staff may require specialized training to address multiple disabilities, including behavioral support or enhanced medical care. Employees are expected to foster independence and support individuals in making decisions, managing medical, clinical, and financial needs, and facilitating community engagement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or at least 5+ years of verified experience in the same position
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Computer literacy to include ability to use proficiently Microsoft products and web-based applications
Ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van
Valid US driver's license with a minimum of one year of driving experience in the United States
Ability to climb stairs, physically assist people served often weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, bathroom routines, and physical/behavioral/medical interventions
Ability to drive a 12-passenger van
Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities

Responsibilities

Provide support and assist people in our services with skills training in all activities of daily living
Create opportunities and provide support to people in our services to make decisions to develop their skills and foster independence
Provide services to people in our services according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF and all applicable regulatory standards, as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures
Provide support and assist people in our services with all medical, clinical and financial needs
Transport and accompany people in our services as needed to and from medical, recreational and other activities outside the program
Maintain daily progress notes, shift checklists, shift assignments and other required documentation
Complete household cleaning duties as assigned
Conduct all steady care calls as per guidelines
Assist people in our services with accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community
Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable
Maintain all mandatory training certifications such as FA/CPR, PABC and MAP
Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members and other stakeholders
Serve as the program's specific Fire Safety Officer or Safety Coordinator or Human Rights Officer
Comply with Bridgewell Safety Checks Policy
Attend and participate in program staff meetings and supervision meetings