Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 2 - Department 372

Bridgewell • Wakefield, MA

3d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Bridgewell is hiring an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in a residential program. The role provides daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living, both at home and in the community. People supported may require physical assistance or accommodation. Staff receive specialized training for enhanced supervision and interventions, which may address behavioral support or enhanced medical care; some programs may require specialized certifications or training.

The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., for 40 hours per week. The position includes assisting people with daily living, health, clinical and financial needs; supporting decision-making, skills development, and independence; accompanying people to activities; and completing required records and household duties. Staff must follow applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies, maintain required certifications and training, and participate in program meetings and supervision. The role also involves building relationships with guardians, families, and stakeholders and may include serving as a designated safety or human-rights officer.

The physical demands can include climbing stairs, lifting and moving people, providing balanced support and physical assistance with personal care and mobility, and responding to physical, behavioral, or medical interventions. Reasonable accommodations may be considered in relation to job functions and safety needs. Employment requires acceptable CORI results under Bridgewell policy.

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.
• Strong 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 with movement, bathroom routines, toileting, tub or shower entry and exit, and transfers into and out of wheelchairs.
• Ability to maneuver, lift, or move people of varying weights, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, and provide balanced support or 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.

Responsibilities

• Support people in services with skills training in activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
• Create opportunities for people 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 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 access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory certifications and training, including applicable FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP requirements, as well as other program-mandated 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 meetings and supervision meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off, including the employee's birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities across more than one hundred programs.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

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