Direct Support Professional: Growth & Benefits

Bridgewell; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, etc)

Birthday off paid time off

Training and development opportunities

On-call rotation compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bridgewell seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide daily living skills support for individuals with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in residential settings. The role emphasizes skill-building, supervision, and community integration, with specialized training in areas like behavioral support and MAP/PABC certifications.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–8:00pm, totaling 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills so that writing of required documents is clear and articulate.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy to include ability to use 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assist people in our services with skills training in 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience with disabilities

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Bridgewell seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide daily living skills support for individuals with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in residential settings. The role emphasizes skill-building, supervision, and community integration, with specialized training in areas like behavioral support and MAP/PABC certifications.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–8:00pm, totaling 40 hours per week.