Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell•Beverly, MA

About The Position

Bridgewell is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in a residential program. The role provides daily intervention, supervision, skills training, and assistance with activities of daily living in the home and community. People supported may require physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training and may need program-specific certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The position includes supporting people’s independence and decision-making, addressing medical, clinical, and financial needs, accompanying people to activities and appointments, maintaining required documentation, and completing household duties. Staff must maintain mandatory certifications and comply with applicable regulatory requirements and Bridgewell policies. The role may also involve serving as a Fire Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, or Human Rights Officer for the program. The work has significant physical demands, including climbing stairs, assisting people who may weigh more than 200 pounds, supporting toileting and bathing routines, helping people transfer to and from wheelchairs, and providing physical, behavioral, or medical interventions. The ability to drive a 12-passenger van is required. Reasonable accommodation may be available, subject to the needs of the people served and safety considerations. Acceptable CORI results are required under Bridgewell policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or at least 5 years of verified experience in the same position.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong 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 1 year of driving experience in the United States.
Ability to climb stairs and physically assist people with movement, toileting, bathing, transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
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.
Specialized certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required by the program.

Responsibilities

Provide skills training and assistance with activities of daily living.
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 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 assigned household cleaning duties.
Conduct steady care calls for awake overnight shifts, as applicable.
Help people access community resources and recreational opportunities.
Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
Maintain mandatory and program-required certifications and 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 and supervision meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.