Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3)

Bridgewell • Saugus, MA

7d • 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 supervision, intervention, and skills training in activities of daily living, while helping people manage their home environment and participate in the community. People supported may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training and may need certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, depending on program needs.

The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., for 24 hours per week. The position includes assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs; administering medication according to MAP regulations when applicable; documenting services; maintaining a safe household; and supporting independence and community participation. Staff must maintain required training and certifications and may serve as a program Fire Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, or Human Rights Officer.

Bridgewell offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off including 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. Applicants must have acceptable CORI results under Bridgewell policy. Reasonable accommodations may be considered in relation to essential functions and the safety needs of the program and people served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least 5 years of verified experience in the same position.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting, bathing, transfers into and out of wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of lifting, moving, and providing balanced support to people served.
• Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.
• Specialized certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required depending on program needs.

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.
• 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 on awake overnight shifts, as applicable.
• Help people served access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, when applicable.
• Maintain mandatory and program-specific certifications and training.
• 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.
• 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