Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3) - Department 370

Bridgewell • Danvers, MA

8d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Bridgewell’s 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 may need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living while living in a home environment and participating in the community. People served may require physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive and must pass specialized training for enhanced supervision or interventions addressing 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 posted schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Thursday, 3:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m., for 30.5 hours per week. The role includes supporting daily living skills and independence, assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs, documenting services, helping people access community resources and activities, and maintaining a safe residential environment. Staff may transport people served and may administer medication according to MAP regulations, as applicable. The role requires maintaining mandatory training and certifications, collaborating with families and other stakeholders, and participating in meetings and supervision.

The position 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 must be able to drive a large and/or wheelchair van and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license with at least one year of U.S. driving experience. The job has physical demands that include climbing stairs, assisting people with mobility and personal care, and lifting or moving people as needed. Acceptable CORI results are required.

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.
• 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 with movement, personal care, bathroom routines, transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to lift or move people as needed and 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training in activities of daily living during assigned hours.
• Create opportunities for people served to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Deliver services according to 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, shift assignments, and other required documentation.
• Complete assigned household cleaning duties.
• Conduct steady care calls when applicable to awake overnight shifts.
• Assist people served in 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.
• Maintain additional certifications and training required by the program and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• 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 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 Bridgewell programs.
• 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