Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell • Wakefield, MA

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About The Position

Bridgewell is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in a residential program. The role provides daily supervision, intervention, and skills training in activities of daily living at home and in the community. People served may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff may receive specialized training to provide enhanced supervision or interventions, including behavioral support and enhanced medical care; some programs may require specialized certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The schedule is Sunday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. and Monday 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., totaling 19 hours per week. The position includes supporting people with daily living, medical, clinical, and financial needs; assisting with community activities and transportation; completing documentation and household duties; administering medication as applicable; and maintaining required trainings and certifications. The role may also include serving as a program Fire Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, or Human Rights Officer.

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 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, including people often weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting, tub or shower entry and exit, and getting into and out of wheelchairs.
• Ability to provide lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention when required, and to assist with other lifting or moving involved in daily living.
• 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, credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required depending on the program.

Responsibilities

• Support people served with skills training in 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 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 according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory and program-required training certifications, such as FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP.
• 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.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.

What This Job Offers

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