Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 341

Bridgewell • Salem, MA

6d • $22 - $22 • 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 to people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities according to the needs of the assigned residential program. The role includes daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living, in both home and community settings. People supported may need physical assistance or accommodation. Staff receive specialized training and may need specialized certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare to provide enhanced supervision or interventions, including behavioral support or enhanced medical care.

This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week: Sunday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., Monday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Friday 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. The position requires an acceptable CORI result according to Bridgewell policy. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, subject to the needs of the people served and safety considerations.

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 required 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience in the United States.
• Ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van and a 12-passenger van.
• Ability to climb stairs and physically assist people with movement and personal-care routines, including toileting and transfers into or out of tubs, showers, and wheelchairs; provide balanced support and physical interventions when needed; and manage physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to lift or move people or objects as required by the daily living activities of people supported, including assisting people who may weigh more than 200 pounds.
• Must obtain 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 or training such as PABC or ABA techniques, or advanced training in 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 supported 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 supported with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport or accompany people supported 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 on awake overnight shifts.
• Help people supported access 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 other program- or agency-mandated training.
• 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 meetings 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