Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3)

Bridgewell • Peabody, MA

17d • 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, supporting people in managing their home environment and participating in the community. People receiving services may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff must complete and pass specialized training for enhanced supervision or interventions, which may address multiple disabilities, behavioral support, or enhanced medical care. Depending on program needs, staff may need specialized certifications or training such as PABC or ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., for 15 hours per week. The position involves supporting daily living skills and independence, assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs, transportation and community access, documentation, household duties, medication administration when applicable, and maintaining mandatory training and certifications. Staff also build relationships with guardians, family members, and stakeholders; may serve in designated program safety or human-rights roles; and attend staff and supervision meetings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position. A minimum of one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred. Applicants need strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; computer literacy; and a valid U.S. driver's license with at least one year of U.S. driving experience. The employee must be able to drive a large or wheelchair van, including a 12-passenger van. Physical duties include climbing stairs, assisting people with mobility and personal care, and lifting or moving people of varying weights, often over 200 pounds, as well as providing physical, behavioral, or medical interventions when needed. Reasonable accommodations may be considered subject to the needs of the people served and safety factors.

Bridgewell offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off that includes 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. Employment requires acceptable CORI results under Bridgewell policy. Bridgewell is an equal-opportunity employer.

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 proficiency with Microsoft products such as email, Word, and Excel, and agency web-based applications.
• Ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van, including a 12-passenger 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 mobility and personal care, including people often weighing more than 200 pounds; provide lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention when needed.
• 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 in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required depending on the program.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training in activities of daily living, and assist people served in their home and community.
• Create opportunities for people served to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Deliver services in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport or 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 as required for awake overnight shifts.
• Help people served access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations when applicable.
• Maintain mandatory training certifications, including applicable FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP certifications, and complete other program-required training.
• 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, 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 benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including the employee's birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• 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