Direct Support Professional 1 (DSP 1) - Department 324

Bridgewell • Salem, MA

9d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewell is a social and human services organization supporting people with disabilities and other life challenges through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. Its mission is to inspire hope and empower people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

The Direct Support Professional provides support and assistance to people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities according to the needs of the assigned residential program. The role supports people who need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living at home and in the community. People served may need physical assistance or accommodation. Staff receive and must pass specialized training for enhanced supervision or interventions, which may address multiple disabilities, behavioral support, or enhanced medical care. Depending on program needs, staff may need specialized certifications, credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for 18 hours per week. The position involves physical assistance and may require maneuvering and lifting people, driving a 12-passenger van, maintaining required documentation and training, and performing other assigned duties. Reasonable accommodations may be considered, subject to the needs of the people served and safety factors. Employment requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

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 preparing 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 served with movement, bathroom routines, toileting, tub or shower entry and exit, wheelchair transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to provide lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention as needed, including assisting people who may weigh more than 200 pounds.
• 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 in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training in activities of daily living during assigned day, evening, or overnight hours.
• Create opportunities for people served to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Deliver services in accordance with applicable DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, and CARF standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist people served with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport or 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 certifications and training, including applicable FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP requirements, as well as additional program- or Bridgewell-mandated training.
• Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the program's 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.
• Generous paid time off, including the employee's birthday off.
• 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