Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 211
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 involves daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living in home and community settings. People supported may require physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training and may need certifications or additional training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., for 12 hours per week. The position requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, subject to the needs of the people served and relevant safety factors.
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 and articulate documentation.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Computer literacy, including proficient use of 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 receiving services, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting, bathing, transfers to and from wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
- Ability to perform additional lifting or moving 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 one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support people receiving services with skills training in activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
- Create opportunities for people receiving services 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 according to guidelines on applicable awake overnight shifts.
- Help people access community resources and recreational opportunities.
- Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
- Maintain mandatory and program-required certifications and training, including applicable FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP certifications.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off, including the employee's birthday off.
- Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
- Training and development opportunities across more than one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley.
- Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
