Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell • Groveland, MA

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About The Position

Bridgewell seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities according to the needs of the assigned residential program. The role supports people who may need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living at home and in the community. Some people served may need physical assistance or accommodation. Staff receive and must pass specialized training for enhanced supervision or interventions, which may address multiple disabilities, behavioral support, or enhanced medical care. Depending on the program, staff may need specialized certifications, credentials, or training such as PABC or ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., for 16 hours per week. The role includes supporting independence and decision-making, assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs, transporting people to activities and appointments, maintaining required documentation, and carrying out household duties. Staff must maintain required training and certifications and follow applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position, and a valid U.S. driver's license with at least one year of U.S. driving experience. Ability to drive a large or wheelchair van is required. The physical demands include climbing stairs and assisting people with mobility, personal care, lifting, and physical interventions. Acceptable CORI results are required.

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 producing clear and articulate required 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 who may weigh more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting, bathing, transfers into and out of wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to perform additional lifting or moving required for activities of daily living.
• 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 day, evening, or overnight hours.
• Create opportunities for people served to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Provide services in accordance with DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, other 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 applicable awake overnight shifts.
• Help people served access 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 other program-mandated 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.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED