Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3) - Department 214

Bridgewell•Dracut, MA

1d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides support and assistance to people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities according to the needs of the assigned residential program. The role supports people who need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living while managing within a home environment and in the community. People served may require physical assistance or accommodation. Staff receive and must pass specialized training to provide enhanced supervision or interventions for multiple disabilities, which may include behavioral support or enhanced medical care. The position may require specialized certifications, credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, and healthcare. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., totaling 30 hours per week, on an awake overnight shift. The role works in residential programs and requires providing physical assistance and interventions as needed. Bridgewell offers health benefits, paid time off including the employee’s birthday, a collaborative work environment, training and development opportunities, additional compensation for on-call rotations, and opportunities for professional development and growth. Acceptable CORI results are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or at least 5 years of verified experience in the same position.
Excellent written and oral communication skills for 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 people weighing over 200 pounds, with movement, toileting and bathroom routines, tub or shower entry and exit, wheelchair transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
Ability to perform additional lifting or moving required as part of activities of daily living.
Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities.

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 according to applicable DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and Bridgewell standards, 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 household cleaning duties as assigned.
Conduct steady care calls according to guidelines for awake overnight shifts.
Assist people served with 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 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.