Direct Support Professional 1 (DSP 1) - Department 353

Bridgewell • Chelmsford, MA

18d • $21 - $21

About The Position

Bridgewell seeks a 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 served may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive training to provide enhanced supervision or interventions for multiple disabilities, which may include behavioral support or enhanced medical care. Depending on the program, staff may need specialized certifications, credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, and healthcare.

The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (24 hours per week). The position includes supporting people’s independence and decision-making, assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs, transportation, documentation, household tasks, medication administration where applicable, and coordination with families and other stakeholders. Staff must maintain mandatory training and certifications, follow applicable regulations and Bridgewell policies, and may serve as a program safety or human-rights officer.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position. A minimum of one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred. Candidates must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and at least one year of U.S. driving experience, and be able to drive a large and/or wheelchair van. The work involves substantial physical assistance, including assisting people who may weigh more than 200 pounds, climbing stairs, and supporting mobility, bathroom routines, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions. Acceptable CORI results are required.

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 producing 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 served, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, bathroom routines, and entering or exiting a tub, shower, or wheelchair; ability to assist with physical, behavioral, and medical interventions.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
• Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and assistance with activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
• Create opportunities for people served to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Provide services in accordance with DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, other applicable regulatory standards, and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist people served with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport and accompany people served 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 applicable awake overnight shifts.
• Assist people served in accessing community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory training certifications, including applicable FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP certifications, and other program-required training.
• Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the program’s specific 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 the employee’s birthday.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.

What This Job Offers

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