Direct Support Professional — Overnight Care & Growth

Bridgewell; Lynn (MA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Birthday off

Collaborative work environment

Training and development

On-call rotations pay

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Bridgewell in Lynn, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental, physical and psychiatric disabilities in residential programs, providing daily living skills training, supervision, and community activities. You will work Sunday-Tuesday 11:00pm-8:00am (27 hours/week), pass specialized training, maintain notes, assist with medications, transportation, and safety routines.

A high school diploma or GED and a year of driving are required; 5+ years in the role or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or at least 5+ years of verified experience in the same position is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• 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.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Van driving

Driver's license

Formation

High school diploma or GED

5+ years of verified experience

Description du poste

Bridgewell in Lynn, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental, physical and psychiatric disabilities in residential programs, providing daily living skills training, supervision, and community activities. You will work Sunday-Tuesday 11:00pm-8:00am (27 hours/week), pass specialized training, maintain notes, assist with medications, transportation, and safety routines.

A high school diploma or GED and a year of driving are required; 5+ years in the role or