Direct Support Professional 1 (DSP 1)

Bridgewell • Peabody, MA

15d • Onsite

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 assistance, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living at home and in the 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 specialized certifications or credentials, including training in behavioral support, ABA techniques, autism, or healthcare.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Staff support people with daily living, medical, clinical, and financial needs; encourage decision-making and independence; transport and accompany people to activities; maintain required documentation; and comply with applicable regulatory standards and Bridgewell policies. The position also includes household cleaning, medication administration when applicable, maintaining required certifications, building relationships with stakeholders, and serving in designated safety or human-rights roles.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or at least five years of verified experience in the same position. One year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred. Candidates need strong communication, organization, problem-solving, computer, and driving skills, including a valid U.S. driver’s license and at least one year of U.S. driving experience. The work has substantial physical demands, including stair climbing, lifting and assisting people, and performing physical interventions in some situations. Reasonable accommodations may be considered subject to the needs of the people served and safety factors. Acceptable CORI results are required.

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 producing clear and articulate required 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 and a 12-passenger 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, including people weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, toileting, bathing, transfers to and from wheelchairs, and physical, behavioral, or medical interventions.
• Ability to perform additional lifting or moving as required by the daily living activities of people served.
• Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.
• Specialized certifications, credentials, or training in areas such as PABC, ABA techniques, autism, behavioral support, or healthcare may be required depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training in activities of daily living during assigned shifts.
• Help people 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 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, assignments, and other required documentation.
• Complete assigned household cleaning duties.
• Conduct steady care calls as required for awake overnight shifts.
• Help people access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain mandatory training certifications, such as FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP, as applicable, and complete other required 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED