Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3)
Bridgewell
- Wenham, MA
- $19.25-19.85 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 additional mandated certifications and training as required by the program.
- Develop positive relationships with guardians, family members, and other stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities is preferred.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and minimum of one year of driving experience.
- Computer literacy includes the ability to use proficiently Microsoft products and web-based applications used by the agency.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 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.
- 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