Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 372

Bridgewell • Wakefield, MA

3d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Bridgewell’s Direct Support Professional provides support 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 with activities of daily living at home and in the community. Some people may require physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training and may be required to hold specialized certifications or credentials, or receive training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, and health care.

This position is scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 16 hours per week. The work includes supporting daily living skills and independence, assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs, transporting people to activities and appointments, maintaining required documentation, and completing household tasks. Staff must maintain required training and certifications and follow applicable regulations and Bridgewell policies.

The role requires the ability to maneuver and physically assist people with varying needs, including lifting, providing balanced support, and performing physical interventions in some situations. Duties may include assisting people who weigh more than 200 pounds with movement and personal care, and driving a 12-passenger van. Reasonable accommodations may be considered, subject to the needs of the people served and safety factors. 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 for producing clear, 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 and personal care, including toileting, bathing, transfers into and out of wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to perform additional lifting or moving required by people’s daily living activities.
• 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 health care may be required depending on the program.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and assistance with activities of daily living during assigned day, evening, or overnight hours.
• Create opportunities for people served to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Provide services in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist people served with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport and 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 on awake overnight shifts, as applicable.
• Help people served access 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 program 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.
• 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