Direct Support Professional 1 (DSP 1) - Department 393

Bridgewell • Melrose, MA

6d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

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, both at home and in the community. People supported may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff must complete specialized training and may need specialized certifications or credentials, including training in PABC or ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, depending on program needs.

The schedule is Sunday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Saturday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., for 28 hours per week. The position requires an acceptable CORI result under Bridgewell policy. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities, subject to the needs of people served and applicable safety considerations.

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 meet the physical demands of residential care, including climbing stairs, assisting people with movement and personal-care routines, lifting or moving as needed, and providing balanced support or physical intervention in some situations.
• 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 is preferred.
• Specialized certifications, credentials, or training such as PABC or ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and assistance with activities of daily living during assigned day, evening, or overnight hours.
• Support people served in making decisions, developing skills, and fostering independence.
• Deliver services in accordance with applicable DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, and CARF standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist 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 on applicable awake overnight shifts.
• Help people served access 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-specific Fire Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, or Human Rights Officer, as assigned.
• Comply with Bridgewell's Safety Checks Policy.
• Attend and participate in program staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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