Per Diem Direct Support Professional - Residential Services

Bridgewell • Peabody, MA

11d

About The Position

Bridgewell is hiring a per diem Direct Support Professional for its residential services. The role supports people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities according to the needs of the assigned residential program. The employee provides daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living, both in the home and in the community. People supported may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training and may need specialized certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, depending on program needs.

The position may involve day, evening, or overnight shifts, depending on assignment. Responsibilities include helping people build skills and independence, supporting their medical, clinical, and financial needs, providing transportation, maintaining required records, and following applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies. The role also includes household duties, medication administration as applicable, required training and certifications, coordination with families and other stakeholders, and designated program safety or human-rights responsibilities.

The work has significant physical requirements, including climbing stairs and assisting people with mobility, personal care, bathing, toileting, and transfers. Employees may need to lift or move people, including people weighing over 200 pounds, and provide physical support or intervention. The role requires the ability to drive a 12-passenger van and a valid U.S. driver's license with at least one year of U.S. driving experience. Acceptable CORI results are required. Bridgewell offers health benefits, paid time off, a collaborative work environment, training and development opportunities, and additional compensation for on-call rotations.

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, 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 with movement, toileting, bathing, transfers, and other care needs, including providing lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention when needed.
• 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 credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, may be required depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and assistance with activities of daily living during assigned day, evening, or overnight shifts.
• Create opportunities for people supported to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Deliver services in accordance with DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, other applicable standards, and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist people supported with medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport and accompany people supported 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 applicable awake overnight shifts.
• Assist people supported 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, and complete other required program 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 across Bridgewell programs.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED