Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell • Wakefield, MA

15d

About The Position

Bridgewell is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in a residential program. The role provides daily assistance, supervision, and skills training with activities of daily living in the home and community. People supported may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training and may be required to obtain certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., for 30 hours per week. The Direct Support Professional supports individuals’ independence and decision-making, helps address medical, clinical, and financial needs, and provides transportation and community access. The position also involves documentation, household duties, medication administration when applicable, maintaining required training, and coordinating with guardians, families, stakeholders, and program staff. The job requires physical assistance, including lifting and moving people, and driving a 12-passenger van.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong 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 supported, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting, bathing, transfers into and out of wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or 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 or training such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training with activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
• Create opportunities for people supported to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Provide services in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist people supported with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport and accompany people supported to medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program as needed.
• Maintain progress notes, shift checklists, assignments, and other required documentation.
• Complete assigned household cleaning duties.
• Conduct steady care calls when assigned to an awake overnight shift.
• Help people supported access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory and program-required certifications and 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.
• Paid time off, including the employee’s birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• 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