Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 386

Bridgewell • Amesbury, MA

7d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewell seeks a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities according to the needs of the assigned residential program. The role provides daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living, both at home and in the community. People supported may need physical assistance or accommodation. Staff receive specialized training and must pass it to provide enhanced supervision or interventions for multiple disabilities, including behavioral support or enhanced medical care. The role may require specialized certifications, credentials, or training, including PABC or ABA techniques and advanced training in autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The schedule is Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for 28 hours per week. The position involves supporting people with daily living skills and decisions that promote independence; assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs; documenting services; and helping people access community resources and activities. It may also involve transportation, medication administration, household tasks, maintaining training certifications, and serving in a designated program safety or human rights role.

Bridgewell provides services 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least 5 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.
• 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 perform additional lifting or moving as required for activities of daily living.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
• Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training in 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 daily progress notes, shift checklists, shift assignments, and other required documentation.
• Complete assigned household cleaning duties.
• Conduct steady care calls according to guidelines when working an applicable awake overnight shift.
• Assist people supported with accessing 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.
• Maintain additional mandated certifications and training required by the program and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• 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.
• 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