Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 396

Bridgewell • Amesbury, MA

10d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewell is hiring 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 served may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training and may be required to hold additional certifications or training in areas such as behavioral support, autism, or healthcare, depending on program needs.

The position is scheduled Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include supporting independence and decision-making; assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs; transportation and community access; documentation and household duties; medication administration when applicable; and maintaining required training and certifications. The role also involves building relationships with families and other stakeholders, serving in a designated program safety or human-rights role, and participating in meetings and supervision.

The employee must be able to meet the physical demands of residential care, including assisting people with mobility and personal care, climbing stairs, and driving a 12-passenger van. Reasonable accommodations may be considered in light of the needs of people served and applicable safety considerations. 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 preparing clear and articulate required documentation.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft email, Word, 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, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting and other bathroom routines, tub or shower entry and exit, wheelchair transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to perform additional lifting or moving required in 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and assistance with activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
• Create opportunities for people served to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Deliver 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 progress notes, shift checklists, 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 training certifications, including applicable FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP certifications, and other required 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.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities across Bridgewell programs.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

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