Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell • Lynn, MA

10d

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 intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living, while supporting people to manage within their home and community. People served may need physical assistance or accommodation. Staff receive specialized training and may be required to obtain specialized certifications or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, and healthcare.

The position is scheduled Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for six hours per week. Responsibilities include supporting people’s independence and decision-making; assisting with medical, clinical, and financial needs; transportation and community access; documentation; household duties; medication administration when applicable; and maintaining required training and certifications. The employee may also serve in a program safety or human rights role and participate in meetings and supervision.

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 strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, computer literacy, and a valid U.S. driver’s license with at least one year of U.S. driving experience. The position has substantial physical demands, including assisting people with mobility and personal care and driving a 12-passenger van.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least five 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 one year of driving experience in the United States.
• Ability to climb stairs and physically assist people served with mobility, bathroom routines, transfers, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to assist people served who may weigh more than 200 pounds, including lifting, moving, and providing balanced support.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and assistance with activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
• 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 when assigned to an awake overnight shift.
• Help people served access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory and program-required training certifications.
• 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.
• Generous paid time off, including the employee’s birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities across Bridgewell 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