Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell • Amesbury, MA

10d • 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 intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living, helping people manage their home environment and participate in the community. People served may need physical assistance or accommodations. Staff must complete and pass specialized training for enhanced supervision or interventions, which may address multiple disabilities, behavioral support, or enhanced medical care. Depending on program needs, specialized certifications, credentials, or training may be required in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, and healthcare.

The scheduled hours are Sunday 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Monday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Friday 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., totaling 34 hours per week. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position. A minimum of one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred. Candidates must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and at least one year of U.S. driving experience, and be able to drive a large and/or wheelchair van.

Residential work includes physically assisting people with varied care needs, including lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention in some situations. Employees must be able to climb stairs and assist people, often weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting, bathing, wheelchair transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions. The position also requires the ability to drive a 12-passenger van. Reasonable accommodations may be considered, subject to the needs of people served and safety factors.

Bridgewell offers 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. Acceptable CORI results are required according to Bridgewell policy. Compensation is an hourly rate determined by factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, and certifications.

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 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 one year of driving experience in the United States.
• Ability to climb stairs and physically assist people served with movement, toileting, bathing, wheelchair transfers, and other physical, behavioral, or medical interventions, including assisting people often weighing more than 200 pounds.
• 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.
• Specialized certifications, credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare, as required by the program.

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 applicable DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, and CARF 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.
• 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, 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 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