Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3) - Department 399

About the role

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges. We deliver support through various programs including community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training.

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.
• Create opportunities and provide support to people in our services to make decisions to develop their skills and foster independence.
• Support people in our services according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF and 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.
• Complete household cleaning duties as assigned.
• Conduct all steady care calls as per guidelines.
• Aid 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.
• 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

• 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 proficiency in Microsoft products 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

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 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.

Bridgewell Offers

• Excellent health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous paid time off including your birthday.
• 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.

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.