Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 331

Bridgewell-posted 9 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Tewksbury, MA
1,001-5,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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The Direct Support Professional 2 will support and assist in Level 2 residential programs. Staff will help individuals who need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living while managing within a home environment and in the community. Individuals may require moderate physical assistance or accommodation. Staff will receive and must pass specialized training to provide enhanced supervision or interventions designed to address multiple disabilities, including behavioral support or enhanced medical care.

  • Provide support and assist individuals with skills training in all activities of daily living.
  • Create opportunities and provide support to individuals to make decisions to develop their skills and foster independence.
  • Provide services to individuals according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards, as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
  • Provide support and assist individuals with all medical, clinical, and financial needs.
  • Transport and accompany individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program.
  • Maintain required documentation according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
  • Assist individuals with accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community.
  • Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
  • Maintain core training certifications including FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP.
  • Maintain other additional required training and certifications as required by the program.
  • Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members, and other stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED. Associates or DSP Certification preferred.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills so that the writing of required documents is clear and articulate.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.
  • Computer literacy includes the ability to use proficiently Microsoft products and web-based applications used by the agency.
  • Associates or DSP Certification preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.
  • Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision.
  • Generous paid time off includes your birthday.
  • A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
  • Opportunities for training and development.
  • Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
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