Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3) - Department 380

Bridgewell • Saugus, MA

16d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Bridgewell’s Direct Support Professional provides support to people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities, based on the needs of the assigned residential program. The role helps people who need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training with activities of daily living at home and in the community. People served may need physical assistance or accommodation. Staff receive specialized training and must pass it to provide enhanced supervision or interventions addressing multiple disabilities, including behavioral support or enhanced medical care. Depending on the program, staff may need specialized certifications or credentials, training in PABC or ABA techniques, or advanced training in autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). The position includes assisting with daily living, medical, clinical, and financial needs; supporting individual decision-making and independence; providing transportation and community access; documenting services; and completing household and program duties. Staff must maintain required training and certifications and comply with applicable regulations, agency policies, and safety requirements. The role may involve physical assistance, lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention in some situations.

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, 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 people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement and personal care routines; provide lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention when needed.
• 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 support and skills training in activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
• Create opportunities for people served to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Provide services in accordance with 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 as required for awake overnight shifts.
• Help people served access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory and program-required training certifications.
• 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 health benefits.
• Generous 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: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED