Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 385

Bridgewell • Swampscott, 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 with 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 addressing multiple disabilities, which may include behavioral support or enhanced medical care. Specialized certifications, credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, and healthcare may be required.

The position is scheduled Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., for 22 hours per week. The role includes assisting with daily living and medical, clinical, and financial needs; supporting decision-making and independence; transporting people served; maintaining records and certifications; and carrying out household and program safety duties. Staff must comply with applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to produce 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 served, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting and other bathroom routines, transfers into and out of tubs, showers, and 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 one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities.
• Specialized certifications, credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, as required by the program.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training to people served in activities of daily living during assigned day, evening, or overnight 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 for awake overnight shifts.
• Help people served access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory training certifications, including FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP, as applicable, and other required certifications and training.
• Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the program’s Fire Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, or Human Rights Officer, as assigned.
• 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.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.

What This Job Offers

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