Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3)

Bridgewell•Peabody, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewell is seeking a Direct Support Professional 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, while supporting people in managing their home environment and participating in the community. People served may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive and must pass specialized training for enhanced supervision and interventions, which may address multiple disabilities, behavioral support, or enhanced medical care. Specialized certifications or training may be required depending on the program. The schedule is Sunday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday and Tuesday 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., for 36 hours per week. The role includes supporting people’s independence and decision-making, meeting their medical, clinical, and financial needs, maintaining required documentation and certifications, and following applicable regulations and Bridgewell policies. The position also involves household duties, transportation, community access, and collaboration with families, guardians, and program stakeholders. Bridgewell provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off including the employee’s birthday, a collaborative work environment, training and development opportunities, and additional compensation for on-call rotations. Applicants must receive acceptable CORI results under Bridgewell policy. Bridgewell is an equal-opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation where applicable.

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 and articulate documentation.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Computer literacy, including proficient use of Microsoft email, Word, 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing stairs and assisting people with movement, personal care, bathing, wheelchair transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions; assistance may involve 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 one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.
Specialized certifications or training such as PABC or ABA techniques, and advanced training in autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required depending on the program.

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.
Support 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, shift assignments, and other required documentation.
Complete assigned household cleaning duties.
Conduct steady care calls according to guidelines for awake overnight shifts.
Help people served access community resources and recreational opportunities.
Administer medications in accordance with MAP regulations, as applicable.
Maintain mandatory training certifications, including applicable FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP certifications, and complete other required 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.