Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 319
About The Position
Bridgewell’s Direct Support Professional provides support and assistance to people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities, based on the needs of the assigned residential program. The role supports people who need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living at home and in the community. People supported 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. Depending on program needs, staff may need specialized certifications, credentials, or training such as PABC or ABA techniques, and advanced training in areas such as autism, behavioral support, or healthcare. The schedule is Monday 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Wednesday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Thursday 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Friday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., totaling 36 hours per week. The position requires an acceptable CORI result under Bridgewell policy. Reasonable accommodations may be made, subject to the needs of the people served and applicable safety considerations.
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 and articulate 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 individuals who may weigh more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting, bathing, wheelchair transfers, 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.
- Specialized certifications or credentials, including PABC or ABA training, and advanced training in autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required depending on program needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide skills training and assistance with activities of daily living during assigned day, evening, or overnight hours.
- Create opportunities for people served to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
- Deliver services in accordance with applicable DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, and CARF standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
- Assist 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 when working an awake overnight shift.
- 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 program and agency 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off, including a day off for the employee’s birthday.
- Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
- Training and development opportunities across more than one hundred programs.
- Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
