Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

Bridgewell • Amesbury, MA

10d

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 at home and in the community. Some people served may need physical assistance or accommodation. Staff receive specialized training and may need certifications or additional training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare.

The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The position requires compliance with applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies and procedures. Physical requirements include assisting people with varied care needs, including people weighing over 200 pounds, and driving a 12-passenger van. Reasonable accommodations may be considered, subject to the needs of 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.
• Strong 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, including with movement, toileting, bathing, transfers into and out of wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to lift or move people or items as required for activities of daily living.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support people in activities of daily living and provide skills training 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 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.
• Help people served 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 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