Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 341

Bridgewell; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Direct Support Professional 2 to join their compassionate team in Salem. This role involves supporting individuals with disabilities in daily living activities, fostering independence, and providing essential care. You'll engage with the community, transport individuals to various activities, and maintain documentation according to regulatory standards. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers excellent health benefits, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

Generous paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Additional compensation for on-call rotations

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental or psychiatric disabilities.
• Must pass specialized training for enhanced supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living skills and foster independence.
• Provide support according to regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Driving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or DSP Certification

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based Applications

Job description

Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Department 341

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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. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement: Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse experiences that enrich our community daily.

Summary: The Direct Support Professional 2 will support and assist in Level 2 residential programs. Staff will help individuals who need daily intervention, supervision, and skills training in activities of daily living while managing within a home environment and in the community. Individuals may require moderate physical assistance or accommodation. Staff will receive and must pass specialized training to provide enhanced supervision or interventions designed to address multiple disabilities, including behavioral support or enhanced medical care.

Schedule: Friday 11:00PM-9:00AM ASLEEP Saturday 11:00PM-9:00AM AWAKE Sunday 11:00PM-9:00AM AWAKE

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide support and assist individuals with skills training in all activities of daily living.
• Create opportunities and provide support to individuals to make decisions to develop their skills and foster independence.
• Provide services to individuals according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards, as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Provide support and assist individuals with all medical, clinical, and financial needs.
• Transport and accompany individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program.
• Maintain required documentation according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards as well as Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Assist individuals with accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations, as applicable.
• Maintain core training certifications including FA/CPR, PABC, and MAP.
• Maintain other additional required training and certifications as required by the program.
• Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education/Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. Associates or DSP Certification preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.
  
  

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent written and oral communication skills so that the writing of required documents is clear and articulate.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.
• Computer literacy includes the ability to use proficiently Microsoft products and web-based applications used by the agency.
  
  

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
• Must be able to lift to 40 pounds.
• The employee must be able to drive a vehicle and regularly meet the driving record requirements of the agency.
• Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
• Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.
  
  

Bridgewell offers

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• 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
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
  
  

Why Should You Apply: If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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