Overnight Direct Support Professional — 27 hrs/wk

Bridgewell; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Birthday PTO

Collaborative work environment

Training and development

On-call rotations compensation

Job summary

Bridgewell seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide daily living skills support in residential programs for individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The role includes overnight hours, documentation, and coordination with guardians and healthcare teams.

The position emphasizes safety, training, and community integration, with Bridgewell offering ongoing professional development and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with developmental or psychiatric disabilities preferred.
• CorI background check required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training in activities of daily living.
• Foster independence and decision-making.
• Follow DDS/DMH/MassHealth/HUD/DPH/CARF standards and Bridgewell policies.
• Support medical, clinical, and financial needs of clients.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities.
• Maintain progress notes and shift documentation.
• Perform household cleaning duties.
• Conduct steady care calls on overnight shifts.
• Help clients access community resources.
• Administer medications per MAP regulations.
• Maintain required certifications (FA/CPR, PABC, MAP).
• Maintain additional mandated certifications as required.
• Build relationships with guardians and stakeholders.
• Serve as Fire Safety Officer / Safety Coordinator / Human Rights Officer.
• Attend staff and supervision meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bridgewell seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide daily living skills support in residential programs for individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The role includes overnight hours, documentation, and coordination with guardians and healthcare teams.

The position emphasizes safety, training, and community integration, with Bridgewell offering ongoing professional development and comprehensive benefits.