Behavioral Home Direct Support Professional

Position Overview

The Behavioral Home Direct Support Professional serves as a community connector, supporting individuals through community mapping and engagement to promote social inclusion. This role focuses on identifying each individual's strengths, interests, and gifts to foster meaningful relationships and community involvement-promoting abilities, not disabilities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience: Experience in human services or related fields supporting individuals with disabilities preferred
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance required

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: (3pm-11pm)
• Part-Time: Wednesdays: (3pm-11pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with planned activities and community involvement
• Develop relationship maps to identify social inclusion opportunities
• Provide supervision and intervention to ensure safety in the community
• Aid individuals in building and maintaining meaningful relationships
• Promote self-esteem through active community participation
• Provide individualized supports including personal care and skill acquisition
• Aid in hygiene, bathing, toileting, and personal care as needed
• Assist with person-centered planning and goal implementation
• Complete required documentation, data collection, and progress notes
• Aid in training and orientation of new staff
• Administer medications in accordance with He-M 1201, as applicable
• Report safety, health, or human rights concerns immediately
• Ensure compliance with state regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in escalated situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to meet documentation deadlines
• Ability to support daily living and functional skill development
• Ability to utilize community resources and social opportunities
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Basic computer skills, including email and word processing
• Professional, positive representation of Community Bridges

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily indoor environment with occasional outdoor activities
• Periods of increased noise and stressful situations may occur
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Frequent walking, standing, stair climbing, and transfers
• Ability to push wheelchairs and operate lifts (Hoyer/barrier-free)
• Emergency behavioral interventions required per individual plans

Travel Requirements

• Access to a personal vehicle during scheduled work hours
• Frequent travel with supported individuals using personal or agency vehicles
• Valid NH driver's license and acceptable driving record required

Communities We Support

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