Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 313

Bridgewell • Beverly, MA

13d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Bridgewell’s Direct Support Professional provides support to people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities according to the needs of the assigned residential program. The role supports people who may need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living at home and in the community. People served may require physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive and must pass specialized training for enhanced supervision or interventions, which may address multiple disabilities, behavioral support, or enhanced medical care. Depending on the program, staff may need specialized certifications or credentials, training in areas such as PABC or ABA techniques, or advanced training in autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The position is scheduled for 22 hours per week: Sunday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Monday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The employee supports independence and decision-making, helps with medical, clinical, and financial needs, accompanies people to activities, documents services, and helps maintain the household. The role requires collaboration with families, guardians, stakeholders, and program colleagues, as well as compliance with applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies. Physical duties may include assisting people weighing more than 200 pounds, providing physical support or intervention, climbing stairs, and driving a 12-passenger van.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write clear and articulate required 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 served, including people often 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 as 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 is preferred.
• Specialized certifications, credentials, or training such as PABC or ABA techniques, or advanced training in autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, may be required depending on the program.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and assistance with activities of daily living during assigned hours.
• Create opportunities for people served to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Provide services in accordance with applicable DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, and CARF 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 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.
• Assist people served in accessing community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory certifications and training, including applicable FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP certifications, as well as additional program- or agency-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.
• Paid time off, including the employee’s birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities across the organization’s programs.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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