Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3)

Bridgewell • Beverly, MA

9d

About The Position

Bridgewell’s Direct Support Professional provides support and assistance to 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 require physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive and must pass specialized training for enhanced supervision and interventions, which may address multiple disabilities, behavioral support, or enhanced medical care. Specialized certifications, credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, and healthcare may be required.

The schedule is Sunday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. and Monday–Thursday 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., totaling 38 hours per week. The role requires maintaining required training and certifications, following applicable regulations and Bridgewell policies, and working collaboratively with the people served, their families, guardians, stakeholders, and program staff. The physical demands include assisting people with mobility and personal care, including people who may weigh more than 200 pounds, and driving a 12-passenger van. Reasonable accommodation may be considered, subject to the needs of the people served and safety factors. Acceptable CORI results are required 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, 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 and a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• At least one year of driving experience in the United States.
• Ability to climb stairs and physically assist people served with movement, bathroom routines, tub or shower entry and exit, and transfers into and out of wheelchairs; provide lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention when required.
• 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, credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required depending on the program.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist 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 applicable DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, and CARF standards, other regulations, and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Support 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 when assigned to an awake overnight shift.
• Assist people served with 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, as well as other program- or agency-required 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.
• Generous 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.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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