Direct Support Professional 1 (DSP 1) - Department 359

Bridgewell • Billerica, MA

9d • $21 - $21

About The Position

Bridgewell’s Direct Support Professional provides assistance to people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities, based on the needs of the assigned residential program. The role supports people who may need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living while managing within a home and community environment. People receiving services may require physical assistance or accommodation. Staff receive specialized training and may need specialized certifications or credentials, including training in PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, depending on the program’s needs.

The position is scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for 12 hours per week. The Direct Support Professional helps people develop skills, make decisions, and foster independence; supports medical, clinical, and financial needs; accompanies people to activities and appointments; and completes required documentation and household duties. The role also includes medication administration as applicable, maintaining required training and certifications, participating in meetings, and fulfilling assigned safety or human-rights responsibilities.

The position requires the ability to assist people with mobility and personal-care routines, including physical support and intervention when needed. Bridgewell offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off including a birthday off, training and development opportunities, professional growth, and additional compensation for on-call rotations. 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 to prepare clear and 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 with movement and personal-care routines, including people who may weigh more than 200 pounds.
• Ability to provide lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention when needed, and 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 in areas such as PABC, 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 shifts.
• Create opportunities for people receiving services to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Provide services according to 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 on awake overnight shifts, as applicable.
• Assist people 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 required trainings.
• 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.
• 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