Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 337

About the role

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing a range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges. We deliver support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're dedicated to helping people in need, from those with autism to those with substance use disorders, become active members of their communities. Bridgewell is also a leader in developing innovative services to meet unmet or emerging needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to people in our services with skills training in all activities of daily living during the day, evening, and/or 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 all applicable regulatory standards, as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Transport and accompany people in our services to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program.
• Maintain daily progress notes, shift checklists, shift assignments, and other required documentation.
• Complete household cleaning duties as assigned.
• Conduct all steady care calls as per guidelines (applies to all awake overnight shifts).
• Aid people in our services in accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• 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 specific Fire Safety Officer or 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.
• At least 5+ years of verified experience in the same position is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities preferred.

Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy to include proficiency in Microsoft products (Email, Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based applications used by the agency.
• Ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van as well as hold a valid US driver's license with a minimum of one year of driving experience in the United States.

Physical Demands

• Climb stairs.
• Physically assist people served, often weighing more than 200 pounds, with movement, bathroom routines including toileting, assisting with entry and exit of a tub or shower, getting into and out of wheelchairs, or dealing with physical, behavioral, and medical interventions.
• Additional lifting or moving may be required as part of activities in the daily living of people in our services.

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits - medical, dental, vision.
• Generous paid time off including your birthday.
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Why Should You Apply?

• A compassionate and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.