Direct Support Professional 1 (DSP 1) - Department 324
$20–$20 year
On-site · Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
The Direct Support Professional will provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities in residential settings. Core responsibilities include facilitating daily living skills, maintaining documentation, performing household tasks, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Staff will receive specialized training to address multiple disabilities and may need additional certifications. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and computer literacy, alongside physical capability to assist clients as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or 5+ years of verified experience in the same position
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft products
- Ability to drive a large and/or wheelchair van
Desired Qualifications
- 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities (preferred)
- Specialized certifications such as PABC or ABA techniques (preferred)
- Advanced training in areas such as autism or healthcare (preferred)
Additional Requirements
- Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy
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