Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell • Swampscott, MA

18h

About The Position

Bridgewell seeks a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in a residential program. The role provides daily supervision, intervention, skills training, and assistance with activities of daily living in the home and community. People receiving services may need physical assistance or accommodations. Depending on program needs, staff may receive specialized training and may be required to hold certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The schedule is Saturday 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., totaling 18 hours per week. The position involves supporting people’s independence and choices, assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs, documenting services, helping with household duties, and transporting or accompanying people to activities and appointments. Staff must maintain required certifications and training and comply with relevant regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies.

Bridgewell provides medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off that includes 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. Employment requires acceptable CORI results under Bridgewell policy.

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 1 year of driving experience in the United States.
• Ability to climb stairs and physically assist people with movement and activities of daily living, including people who may weigh more than 200 pounds.
• Ability to provide balanced support and physical assistance, including help with toileting, bathing, transfers to and from wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
• 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 such as PABC or ABA techniques, or advanced training in autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, may be required depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training for activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
• Create opportunities for people receiving services to make decisions, develop skills, and foster independence.
• Deliver services in accordance with applicable DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, and CARF standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist people receiving services 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 when applicable to awake overnight shifts.
• Help people access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory and program-required 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 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