Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 372

Bridgewell • Wakefield, MA

3d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewell’s Direct Support Professional provides support 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 at home and in the community. People served may require physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive and must pass specialized training for enhanced supervision or interventions, which may address multiple disabilities, behavioral support, or enhanced medical care. Some programs may require specialized certifications, credentials, or training, including PABC or ABA techniques and advanced training in autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The schedule is Saturday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., for 22 hours per week. 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. The role also requires a valid U.S. driver’s license and at least one year of U.S. driving experience, as well as the ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van.

Residential work involves varied physical demands, including maneuvering and assisting people with care needs, lifting, providing balanced support, and physical intervention in some situations. Staff must be able to climb stairs, assist people often weighing more than 200 pounds with movement and bathroom routines, support transfers to and from wheelchairs, and perform physical, behavioral, or medical interventions as needed. The position also requires the ability to drive a 12-passenger van. 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 to produce 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience in the United States.
• Ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van and a 12-passenger van.
• Ability to climb stairs and physically assist people served, including people often weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting, bathing, transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to maneuver people of varying weights and provide lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention when needed.
• Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.
• Pass specialized training required for enhanced supervision or interventions; maintain applicable required certifications and training.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Provide services in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist 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 when working an awake overnight shift.
• Help people served access 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, along with other required program and agency 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.
• 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 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’s programs.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

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