Day Program Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job DescriptionCOMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!$1000 Sign-On Bonus

Community Bridges is looking for a 2 full-time Direct Support Professional in Concord & Loudon, 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 Professionals 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 & Benefits:

There is a $1000 sign-on bonus for this position - $500 will be paid at the time of hire and $500 will be paid after 6 months in the role. *Please note, sign-on bonuses are for new hires only. Re-hires and transfers are not eligible at this time.

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!

Current Open Positions Available:

Full-time, Concord: 40 hours per week (1 opening)

Full-time, Loudon: 30 hours per week (1 opening)

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.

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