Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 331

Bridgewell • Tewksbury, MA

12d • $22 - $22 • 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 served may need physical assistance or accommodations. Depending on program needs, staff may receive specialized training and provide enhanced supervision or interventions involving behavioral support or enhanced medical care. Specialized certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required.

The schedule is Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position. A minimum of one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver's license and at least one year of driving experience in the United States, and be able to drive a large and/or wheelchair van.

Bridgewell offers health insurance, paid time off including the employee's birthday, training and development opportunities, professional development and growth, and additional compensation for on-call rotations. 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 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 and a 12-passenger 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, including people who may weigh more than 200 pounds, with movement and bathroom routines, transfers involving tubs, showers, or wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to perform additional lifting or moving required for activities of daily living.
• 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 or ABA techniques, or advanced training in autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, as required by program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training in activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
• Create opportunities for people served 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 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 and program-required training certifications and credentials.
• 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.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED