Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 2 - Department 306

About the role

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing a range of social and human services to empower people with disabilities and other life challenges. We deliver support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. Our mission is to inspire hope and empower people to achieve their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assist people in our services with skills training in all activities of daily living during the day, evening, and overnight hours.
• Create opportunities and provide support to people in our services to make decisions and foster independence.
• Support people in our services according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Manage medical, clinical, and financial needs of people in our services.
• Transport and accompany people in our services to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program.
• Maintain daily progress notes, shift checklists, and other required documentation.
• Complete household cleaning duties as assigned.
• Conduct steady care calls as per guidelines.
• Aid people in our services in accessing community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations.
• Maintain all mandatory training certifications such as FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP.
• Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the program's Fire Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, or Human Rights Officer.
• Comply with Bridgewell Safety Checks Policy.
• Attend and participate in program staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, with at least 5+ years of verified experience in the same position.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft products and web-based applications used by the agency.
• Ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van and hold a valid US driver's license with at least one year of driving experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of employees working in residential programs include maneuvering people of varying weights, providing lifting, balanced support, and physical intervention in a few scenarios. Employees must be able to:

• Climb stairs.
• Physically assist people served, often weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, bathroom routines, and other activities.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.

Bridgewell Offers

• Excellent health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including birthdays off.
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Why Apply?

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We offer a compassionate and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on the work you do. Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for professional growth.