Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell • Saugus, MA

10d

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 supervision, intervention, and skills training in activities of daily living, at home and in the community. People receiving services may need physical assistance or accommodations. Specialized training may be required to provide enhanced supervision or interventions, including behavioral support or enhanced medical care; some programs may require specialized certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The position is scheduled Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., totaling 14 hours per week. Staff support people’s independence and decision-making, assist with medical, clinical, and financial needs, and follow applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies. The role also includes documentation, household duties, transportation, medication administration when applicable, maintaining required certifications, and collaboration with families, guardians, and other stakeholders. The job has physical demands that include climbing stairs, lifting or moving people, and providing physical assistance or intervention. Reasonable accommodations may be considered in relation to the essential functions and the safety needs of the program and people served. 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 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.
• 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, including a 12-passenger van.
• Ability to climb stairs and physically assist people, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, bathroom routines, bathing, transfers into and out of wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to lift or move people as 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 is preferred.
• Specialized certifications or training may be required depending on the program, including PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support people in services with skills training in activities of daily living during assigned day, evening, or overnight hours.
• Create opportunities for people to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Deliver services according to applicable DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, and CARF standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport and accompany people to medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program as needed.
• Maintain daily progress notes, shift checklists, shift assignments, and other required documentation.
• Complete household cleaning duties as assigned.
• Conduct steady care calls according to guidelines when applicable to awake overnight shifts.
• Help people access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory and program-specific certifications and training, including applicable FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP requirements.
• 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, 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.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities across more than one hundred programs.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED