Direct Support Professional 1 (DSP 1)

Bridgewell • Salem, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewell is hiring 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 at home and in the community. People supported may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training and may be required to maintain program-specific certifications or training in areas such as behavioral support, autism, and healthcare.

The schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for 18 hours per week. The position includes support with daily living, medical, clinical, and financial needs; transportation and community access; required documentation; household tasks; and coordination with families, guardians, and other stakeholders. Staff may also serve in designated safety or human-rights roles and must comply with applicable regulations and Bridgewell policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least five 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.
• 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, including a 12-passenger van.
• Ability to climb stairs and physically assist people served with movement, bathroom routines, transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions; this may involve assisting people weighing more than 200 pounds.
• Ability to provide lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention when needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and training, including FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP as applicable.
• 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 served with skills training in activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
• 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 as required 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-specific certifications and 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.
• 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