Day Program Direct Support Professional

Join Our Team At Community Bridges!

Community Bridges is looking for a part-time Direct Support Professional in Penacook, NH!

We are a non-profit agency founded in 1982 with a mission to advance the integration, growth, and interdependence of people with developmental disabilities within their own communities. Building on the strengths of over 1,100 individuals in the greater Capital Area and their families, we work to identify barriers of access to find creative solutions to develop meaningful community engagement.

The Day Program Direct Support Professional's responsibility is to promote abilities not disabilities and to develop a bond between the individual and community. More importantly, to identify those assets that most likely lead to social inclusions for a specific individual whose gifts and interests have been identified.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Experience in the human service or related field with persons experiencing disabilities desirable.

Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.

Compensation and Benefits:

Paid Time Off: For a full-time employee working 40 hours a week, 22 days of Paid Time Off is received per year! PTO days will increase over the years based on longevity and there is no waiting period to start using your PTO!

Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 1% company match, Excellent Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer-paid Short Term Disability, and Employer paid Life Insurance.

Mileage Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed for approved mileage driven on the clock.

Paid Training: As an employee, you are paid your usual rate of pay while attending training!

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals in obtaining a sense of self-esteem and confidence with planned activities and community involvement.
• Provide individualized type and level of support to include, but not be limited to, personal care and/or skill acquisition etc.
• Assist individuals in establishing, maintaining, and presenting a positive image.
• Assist with the development and individualizing the yearly Person Centered Planning by providing information to assist with the implementation strategies for goals/objectives and methods for monitoring the delivery and quality of supports to the individual.
• Complete documentation requirements as specified by the Individual Service Agreement to include the scheduled data collection and monthly progress notes.
• Will stay in compliance with all company and state required trainings which will include Relias and in person trainings as well as yearly ISA Sign Offs.
• Report any safety, health or human rights concern immediately to the Supervisor.
• Understand and ensure compliance with applicable state regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas well in both verbal and written formats in either group or one-to-one settings.
• Ability to meet required deadlines for documentation of care.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision and demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills.
• Ability to assist individuals to acquire daily functional living skills.
• Ability to obtain information about and to utilize community resources, activities and social opportunities relevant to supported individuals.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and carry out team decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate computer competencies
• Ability to represent Community Choices and its services to the community with a positive and professional image.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude under stressful situations with individuals, co-workers, and people external to the organization.

Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work environment - The positions is typically in the community. You will be required to come to the office for in person trainings and meetings.
• Physical demands - Direct Support Providers must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and to provide transfers if necessary. Walking and standing required frequently with occasional stair climbing. Must be able to push wheelchairs and operate wheelchair lifts/Hoyer and barrier free lifts if required for the client. Emergency behavioral intervention must be followed in accordance with behavioral intervention techniques and individual behavioral plans.

Travel:

Must have access to personal vehicle during all scheduled work hours. Frequently travels with supported individuals utilizing personal vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid NH license and safe driver's record in accordance with Community Choices standards with adequate liability insurance.

Locations Community Bridges Supports:

Main Headquarters Location: Concord, NH

Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot, Windsor