Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3)- Department 376

About the role

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assist people in our services with skills training in all activities of daily living during the day, evening and/or overnight hours (depending on the shift the employee is assigned).
• Create opportunities and provide support to people in our services to make decisions to develop their skills and foster independence.
• Provide services to people in our services according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF and all applicable regulatory standards, as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Provide support and assist people in our services with all medical, clinical and financial needs.
• Transport and accompany people in our services as needed to and from medical, recreational and other activities outside the program.
• Maintain daily progress notes, shift checklists, shift assignments and other required documentation according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF and all applicable regulatory standards as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Complete household cleaning duties as assigned.
• C Conduct all steady care calls as per guidelines (applies to all awake overnight shifts)
• Assist people in our services with 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 (not all all-inclusive list).
• Maintain additional mandated certifications and trainings as required by the program and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 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 to include ability to use proficiently 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.

Qualifications

• Physical demands include maneuvering people of varying weights, providing lifting, balanced support and physical intervention in a few scenarios.
• The employee is required to be able to 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 assists that include 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.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy to include ability to use proficiently 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.

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday 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.

Pay

The pay range listed for this position is the hourly rate range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, or other applicable factors permissible by law.