Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3)

About This Role

Supporting people with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives is the core of this role. The Direct Support Professional provides daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living within a home environment and the community. This position involves managing enhanced supervision or interventions for multiple disabilities, which may include behavioral support or enhanced medical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assist people in services with skills training in all activities of daily living during the day, evening, and/or overnight hours (depending on the assigned shift)
• Create opportunities and provide support to people in services to make decisions to develop their skills and foster independence
• Provide services to people in 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 services with all medical, clinical, and financial needs
• Transport and accompany people in 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
• Conduct all steady care calls as per guidelines (applies to all awake overnight shifts)
• Assist people in 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
• 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

• High school diploma or GED or at least 5+ years of verified experience in the same position
• Valid US driver's license with a minimum of one year of driving experience in the United States
• Ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills