Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3) - Department 399

Bridgewell • Haverhill, MA

16d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Bridgewell is seeking an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 3 to support people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in a residential program. The role provides daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living at home and in the community. People supported may need physical assistance or accommodations, and staff may receive specialized training to provide enhanced supervision or interventions related to behavioral support, medical care, autism, or other needs.

The position is scheduled Friday from 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., for 26 hours per week. The employee supports people in making decisions, developing skills, and fostering independence while meeting applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies. Responsibilities also include documentation, household duties, overnight care calls, medication administration as applicable, transportation, and coordination with families and other stakeholders.

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, 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 with movement and personal care, including toileting, bathing, transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to lift or move people as needed, including people weighing more than 200 pounds.
• 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training in activities of daily living during assigned hours.
• Create opportunities for people supported 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 with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport and accompany people 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.
• Assist people supported with accessing 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 additional program-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 meetings 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 more than 100 programs.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

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