Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 222

Bridgewell • Groveland, MA

11d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewell is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in a residential program. The role provides daily assistance, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living, while supporting people to manage within their home and community. People served may need physical assistance or accommodations. Depending on program needs, staff may receive specialized training and may be required to hold specialized certifications or credentials, including training in behavioral support, autism, or healthcare.

The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week: Sunday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Friday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Saturday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Employees provide support according to applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies, maintain required documentation and training, and help people access medical care, community resources, and recreational activities. The role includes household duties, transportation, and physical assistance with daily care needs.

Bridgewell’s mission is to inspire hope and empower people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential. The organization provides social and human services through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training.

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 producing 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 often 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 as required for 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 or credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, may be required depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training in 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 DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and applicable regulatory 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, 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 with accessing community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory and program-required training certifications, 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 Bridgewell 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