Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell • Haverhill, MA

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About The Position

Bridgewell is seeking 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, both at home and in the community. People served may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff may receive specialized training and may be required to hold certifications or credentials for enhanced supervision and interventions, including behavioral support or medical care.

The scheduled shift is Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., totaling 8 hours per week. The position also involves supporting people’s independence and decision-making, assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs, maintaining required records, and meeting applicable regulatory requirements and Bridgewell policies. Employees may transport people served, administer medications when applicable, complete household duties, maintain required certifications, and take on designated safety or human-rights responsibilities.

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.
• 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 individuals who may weigh more than 200 pounds, with movement, bathroom routines, bathing, wheelchair transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.

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 hours.
• 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 according to guidelines on 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 and other program-required 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 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED