Day Program Direct Support Professional

About the role

Community Bridges is looking for a 1 part-time Direct Support Professional in Penacook, NH.

Responsibilities

• Aid individuals in developing a sense of self-esteem and confidence through planned activities and community involvement.
• Provide individualized support including personal care and skill acquisition.
• Help individuals establish, maintain, and present a positive image.
• Support the development and individualization of yearly Person-Centered Planning by providing necessary information and assisting with goal/objective implementation strategies and method monitoring.
• Complete documentation requirements as outlined in the Individual Service Agreement, including scheduled data collection and monthly progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with all company and state required trainings, including Relias and in-person trainings, and annual ISA sign-offs.
• Report any safety, health, or human rights concerns immediately to the supervisor.
• Comply with applicable state regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in the human service or related field with persons experiencing disabilities is desirable.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of automobile insurance.

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 22 days per year, increasing with longevity.
• 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: Approved mileage driven on the clock.
• Paid Training: Paid time off for training.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid individuals in developing a sense of self-esteem and confidence through planned activities and community involvement.
• Provide individualized support including personal care and skill acquisition.
• Help individuals establish, maintain, and present a positive image.
• Support the development and individualization of yearly Person-Centered Planning by providing necessary information and assisting with goal/objective implementation strategies and method monitoring.
• Complete documentation requirements as outlined in the Individual Service Agreement, including scheduled data collection and monthly progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with all company and state required trainings, including Relias and in-person trainings, and annual ISA sign-offs.
• Report any safety, health, or human rights concerns immediately to the supervisor.
• Comply with applicable state regulations.
• Perform other duties 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: Typically in the community. Required to attend in-person trainings and meetings at the office.
• Physical demands: Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., provide transfers if necessary, walk and stand frequently, push wheelchairs, operate wheelchair lifts/Hoyer and barrier-free lifts if required for clients, and perform emergency behavioral interventions as per behavioral intervention techniques and individual behavioral plans.

Travel

• Must have access to a 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