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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionCOMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus***
 
Community Bridges is looking for 2 Full-Time Behavioral Direct Support Professional in Concord, 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.
 
In the Behavioral Day Program, our Direct Support Professionals support those who experience developmental disability and occasional behavioral challenges in their home and community. Each person regular daily routines and activities they enjoy in their community and they love to learn and see new things. The Direct Support Professionals provides support to the individuals by attending medical appointments, monitoring their health, safety, nutrition, grocery shopping, community activities, and community connections.
 
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Education: High School Diploma or GED required.</li>
<li>Experience: Experience in the human service or related field with persons experiencing disabilities desirable.</li>
</ul>
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.
 
Compensation and 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: 
30 hours per week - Schedule TBD
40 hours per week-Schedule TBD
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Assist individuals with planned activities and community involvement.</li>
<li>Develop a relationship map to gather information about the individual in order to establish social inclusion opportunities.</li>
<li>Assist individuals in developing a network of people in their lives. Maximize opportunities for the individuals they support with disabilities to get to know others and maximize the opportunities for others to get to know the individual.</li>
<li>Assist the individual in obtaining a sense of self-esteem through active participation in the community.</li>
<li>Provide individualized type and level of support to include, but not be limited to, personal care and/or skill acquisition etc.</li>
<li>Assist individuals in establishing, maintaining, and presenting a positive image. This may involve such activities as assisting in the bathroom, bathing, showering, and dental hygiene, etc.</li>
<li>Maintain a calm demeanor and respond quickly and appropriately to aggressive or verbal outbursts. Scan room and individual for potential danger.</li>
<li>Assist in developing and individualizing the yearly Person Centered Planning by providing information for assessments and by developing implementation strategies for goals/objectives and methods for monitoring the delivery and quality of supports to the individual.</li>
<li>Complete documentation requirements as specified by the Individual Service Plan to include the scheduled data collection and monthly progress notes to show an increase or decrease in behaviors to continually support individuals as they grow and reach goals.</li>
<li>Assist in the orientation/training of new staff, which may include introduction to an individual's support persons and to an individual's ISP, strategies, dreams and goals, and treatment plan.</li>
<li>Distribute medication in accordance with He-m1201 as applicable.</li>
<li>Report any safety, health or human rights concern immediately to the Supervisor.</li>
<li>Understand and ensure compliance with applicable state regulations.</li>
<li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 
Required Skills:
<ul>
<li>Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas well in both verbal and written formats in either group or one-to-one settings.</li>
<li>Ability to meet required deadlines for documentation of care.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently without direct supervision and demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills.</li>
<li>Ability to assist individuals to acquire daily functional living skills.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain information about and to utilize community resources, activities and social opportunities relevant to supported individuals.</li>
<li>Ability to represent Community Choices and its services to the community with a positive and professional image.</li>
<li>Ability to work as a member of a team and carry out team decisions.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate computer competencies: utilize email and word processing specifically.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude under stressful situations with individuals, co-workers, and people external to the organization.</li>
</ul>
 
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
<ul>
<li>Work environment- The positions is typically indoors, unless the individual wants to go outside. The noise level is minimal at the residence.</li>
</ul>
· Physical demands- Direct Support Providers must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and to provide transfers as 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. 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 as well Community Choices vehicles. 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.

Behavioral Direct Support Professional

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionCOMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus***
Community Bridges is looking for a full-time and part-time Direct Support Professional in Franklin, 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.
In the Behavioral Day Program, our Direct Support Professionals support those who experience developmental disability and occasional behavioral challenges in their home and community. Each person regular daily routines and activities they enjoy in their community and they love to learn and see new things. The Direct Support Professionals provides support to the individuals by attending medical appointments, monitoring their health, safety, nutrition, grocery shopping, community activities, and community connections.
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Education: High School Diploma or GED required.</li>
<li>Experience: Experience in the human service or related field with persons experiencing disabilities desirable.</li>
</ul>
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.
Compensation and 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: 
<ul>
<li>Full Time - Monday - Friday 9am-3pm (35 hours) - New London</li>
<li>Full Time - Monday - Friday 7am-3pm (40 hours) - Franklin</li>
<li>Full Time - Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm (30 hours) - Franklin</li>
<li>Part Time- Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00pm (25 hours) Franklin</li>
</ul>
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Assist individuals with planned activities and community involvement.</li>
<li>Develop a relationship map to gather information about the individual in order to establish social inclusion opportunities.</li>
<li>Assist individuals in developing a network of people in their lives. Maximize opportunities for the individuals they support with disabilities to get to know others and maximize the opportunities for others to get to know the individual.</li>
<li>Assist the individual in obtaining a sense of self-esteem through active participation in the community.</li>
<li>Provide individualized type and level of support to include, but not be limited to, personal care and/or skill acquisition etc.</li>
<li>Assist individuals in establishing, maintaining, and presenting a positive image. This may involve such activities as assisting in the bathroom, bathing, showering, and dental hygiene, etc.</li>
<li>Maintain a calm demeanor and respond quickly and appropriately to aggressive or verbal outbursts. Scan room and individual for potential danger.</li>
<li>Assist in developing and individualizing the yearly Person Centered Planning by providing information for assessments and by developing implementation strategies for goals/objectives and methods for monitoring the delivery and quality of supports to the individual.</li>
<li>Complete documentation requirements as specified by the Individual Service Plan to include the scheduled data collection and monthly progress notes to show an increase or decrease in behaviors to continually support individuals as they grow and reach goals.</li>
<li>Assist in the orientation/training of new staff, which may include introduction to an individual's support persons and to an individual's ISP, strategies, dreams and goals, and treatment plan.</li>
<li>Distribute medication in accordance with He-m1201 as applicable.</li>
<li>Report any safety, health or human rights concern immediately to the Supervisor.</li>
<li>Understand and ensure compliance with applicable state regulations.</li>
<li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 
Required Skills:
<ul>
<li>Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas well in both verbal and written formats in either group or one-to-one settings.</li>
<li>Ability to meet required deadlines for documentation of care.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently without direct supervision and demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills.</li>
<li>Ability to assist individuals to acquire daily functional living skills.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain information about and to utilize community resources, activities and social opportunities relevant to supported individuals.</li>
<li>Ability to represent Community Choices and its services to the community with a positive and professional image.</li>
<li>Ability to work as a member of a team and carry out team decisions.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate computer competencies: utilize email and word processing specifically.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude under stressful situations with individuals, co-workers, and people external to the organization.</li>
</ul>
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
<ul>
<li>Work environment- The positions is typically indoors, unless the individual wants to go outside. The noise level is minimal at the residence.</li>
<li>Physical demands- Direct Support Providers must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and to provide transfers as 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. Emergency behavioral intervention must be followed in accordance with behavioral intervention techniques and individual behavioral plans.</li>
</ul>
Travel: 
Must have access to personal vehicle during all scheduled work hours. Frequently travels with supported individuals utilizing personal vehicle as well Community Choices vehicles. 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.

Franklin Falls Direct Support Professional

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionCOMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus*** 
Community Bridges is looking for a part-time Behavioral Direct Support Professional in Concord, 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 DSP - Behavioral responsibility is to be a community connector and will be responsible to do community mapping with the individual to promote social inclusion. The DSP - Behavioral will explore new opportunities for individuals to whom they provide supports and will assist with growth and unity within the community. Promoting abilities not disabilities and to develop a bond between individual and community, family, friends and significant other in their lives. 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. 
Training: MOAB Day 1, MANDT, or formal de-escalation training.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.
 
Compensation and 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.
<ul>
<li>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!</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Mileage Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed for approved mileage driven on the clock.</li>
<li>Paid Training: As an employee, you are paid your usual rate of pay while attending training!</li>
</ul>
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Assist individuals with planned activities and community involvement.</li>
<li>Have a strong personal boundary and not share information of family, children, etc.</li>
<li>Develop a relationship map to gather information about the individual in order to establish social inclusion opportunities.</li>
<li>Assist individuals in developing a network of people in their lives. Maximize opportunities for the individuals they support with disabilities to get to know others and maximize the opportunities for others to get to know the individual.</li>
<li>Assist the individual in obtaining a sense of self-esteem through active participation in the community. </li>
<li>Provide individualized type and level of support to include, but not be limited to, personal care and/or skill acquisition etc.</li>
<li>Assist individuals in establishing, maintaining, and presenting a positive image. This may involve such activities as assisting in the bathroom, bathing, showering, and dental hygiene, etc.</li>
<li>Maintain a calm demeanor and respond quickly and appropriately to aggressive or verbal outbursts. Scan room and individual for potential danger.</li>
<li>Assist in developing and individualizing the yearly Person Centered Planning by providing information for assessments and by developing implementation strategies for goals/objectives and methods for monitoring the delivery and quality of supports to the individual.</li>
<li>Complete documentation requirements as specified by the Individual Service Plan to include the scheduled data collection and monthly progress notes to show an increase or decrease in behaviors to continually support individuals as they grow and reach goals.</li>
<li>Assist in the orientation/training of new staff, which may include introduction to an individual's support persons and to an individual's ISP, strategies, dreams and goals, and treatment plan. </li>
<li>Distribute medication in accordance with He-m1201 as applicable.</li>
<li>Report any safety, health or human rights concern immediately to the Supervisor. </li>
<li>Understand and ensure compliance with applicable state regulations. </li>
<li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. </li>
</ul>
 
Required Skills:
<ul>
<li>Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas well in both verbal and written formats in either group or one-to-one settings.</li>
<li>MOAB day 1.</li>
<li>Strong personal boundaries.</li>
<li>Ability to meet required deadlines for documentation of care. </li>
<li>Ability to work independently, abiding by pre- made weekly schedule of individual, without direct supervision and demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills.</li>
<li>Ability to assist individuals to acquire daily functional living skills.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain information about and to utilize community resources, activities and social opportunities relevant to supported individuals. </li>
<li>Ability to represent Community Choices and its services to the community with a positive and professional image.</li>
<li>Ability to work as a member of a team and carry out team decisions.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate computer competencies: utilize email and word processing specifically.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude under stressful situations with individuals, co-workers, and people external to the organization.</li>
</ul>
 
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
<ul>
<li>Work environment- The positions is typically indoors, unless the individual wants to go outside. The noise level is minimal at the residence. </li>
<li>Physical demands- Direct Support Providers must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and to provide transfers as 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. Emergency behavioral intervention must be followed in accordance with behavioral intervention techniques and individual behavioral plans.</li>
</ul>
 
Travel:
Must have access to personal vehicle during all scheduled work hours. Frequently travels with supported individuals utilizing personal vehicle as well Community Choices vehicles. 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: 
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.
Main Headquarters location: Concord, NH

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionCOMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus*** 
Community Bridges is looking for a full-time Medical Direct Support Professional in Concord, 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 Medical Direct Support Professionals responsibility is to be a community connector and will be responsible to do community mapping with the individual to promote social inclusion. The Medical DSP will explore new opportunities for individuals to whom they provide supports and will assist with growth and unity within the community. Promoting abilities not disabilities and to develop a bond between individual and community, family, friends and significant other in their lives. 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:
<ul>
<li>Education: High School Diploma or GED required.</li>
<li>Experience: Experience in the human service or related field with persons experiencing disabilities desirable.</li>
</ul>
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.
 
Compensation and 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 at the Facility:
Monday-Friday (7am - 3pm)
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Assist individuals with planned activities and community involvement.</li>
<li>Assists with G-Tubes, catheters, medication administration, oxygen use, aspiration and other medical needs.</li>
<li>Assesses pain and discomfort in non-verbal individuals.</li>
<li>Develop a relationship map to gather information about the individual in order to establish social inclusion opportunities.</li>
<li>Assist individuals in developing a network of people in their lives. Maximize opportunities for the individuals they support with disabilities to get to know others and maximize the opportunities for others to get to know the individual.</li>
<li>Assist the individual in obtaining a sense of self-esteem through active participation in the community.</li>
<li>Provide individualized type and level of support to include, but not be limited to, personal care and/or skill acquisition etc.</li>
<li>Assist individuals in establishing, maintaining, and presenting a positive image. This may involve such activities as assisting in the bathroom, bathing, showering, and dental hygiene, etc.</li>
<li>Assist in developing and individualizing the yearly Person Centered Planning by providing information for assessments and by developing implementation strategies for goals/objectives and methods for monitoring the delivery and quality of supports to the individual.</li>
<li>Complete documentation requirements as specified by the Individual Service Plan to include the scheduled data collection and monthly progress notes.</li>
<li>Assist in the orientation/training of new staff, which may include introduction to an individual's support persons and to an individual's ISP, strategies, dreams and goals, and treatment plan.</li>
<li>Distribute medication in accordance with He-m1201 as applicable.</li>
<li>Report any safety, health or human rights concern immediately to the Supervisor.</li>
<li>Understand and ensure compliance with applicable state regulations.</li>
<li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 
Required Skills:
<ul>
<li>Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas well in both verbal and written formats in either group or one-to-one settings.</li>
<li>Ability to meet required deadlines for documentation of care.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently without direct supervision and demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills.</li>
<li>Ability to assist individuals to acquire daily functional living skills.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain information about and to utilize community resources, activities and social opportunities relevant to supported individuals.</li>
<li>Ability to represent Community Choices and its services to the community with a positive and professional image.</li>
<li>Ability to work as a member of a team and carry out team decisions.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate computer competencies: utilize email and word processing specifically.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude under stressful situations with individuals, co-workers, and people external to the organization.</li>
</ul>
 
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
<ul>
<li>Work environment- The positions is typically indoors, unless the individual wants to go outside. The noise level is minimal at the residence.</li>
<li>Physical demands- Direct Support Providers must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and to provide transfers as 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. Emergency behavioral intervention must be followed in accordance with behavioral intervention techniques and individual behavioral plans.</li>
</ul>
 
Travel: 
Must have access to personal vehicle during all scheduled work hours. Frequently travels with supported individuals utilizing personal vehicle as well Community Choices vehicles. 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.

Medical Home Direct Support Professional

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionCOMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus*** 
Community Bridges is looking for a full-time Residential Program Manager- Medical in Northfield, 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 Residential Program Manager- Medical is responsible for all aspects of operation of a 24/7 medical staffed residence home. Ensuring that each person in the home is receiving services as needed to develop and maintain their health and safety and getting excellent supports to meet their goals. Ensuring that certification standards as well as agency policies and procedures are upheld throughout the delivery of services. Responsible for the management of service operations and staff supervision.
 
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred or Associates degree with additional experience.
Experience: 1-2 years' experience working with people who have a disability involving at least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.
 
Compensation and 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!
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide individualized type and level of supports to include, but not be limited to, direct support, personal care and/or skill acquisition etc.</li>
<li>Distribute medication in accordance with He-M 1201 as applicable.</li>
<li>Encourage and assist individuals in accessing and fostering community supports and resources such as social/cultural groups, stores, restaurants, etc.</li>
<li>Support, in a proactive manner, individuals in being a part of their community through such activities as relationship building, social interactions, exercising their roles and rights as citizens, etc.</li>
<li>Perform all duties in a manner that demonstrates an awareness of and respect for each person's legal, civil, and human rights-including maintaining confidentiality of information regarding the individual -and that ensures the respect and dignity of persons with a developmental disability</li>
<li>Provide all supports in a manner which takes into consideration the preferences of individuals and which actively encourages choice making by the individual.</li>
<li>Assist individuals in establishing, maintaining, and presenting a positive image. This may involve such activities as assisting with bathing, showering, personal and dental hygiene, etc.</li>
<li>Recruit, hire and supervise staff assigned to the residence.</li>
<li>Develop, implement and monitor service plan goals for each individual served.</li>
<li>Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times.</li>
<li>Attend the service plan meeting, team meetings, agency and staff meetings and other meeting and/or conferences as requested by supervisor.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations and agency policies and procedures (including employee time sheets, treatment plan data and reports, medication logs, attendance sheets, fire drills, and other pertinent documentation as requested).</li>
<li>Provide responsive and clinically/medically based services and supports in accordance with individual needs, desires and dreams. Such supports will promote the dignity, respect of all individuals.</li>
<li>Coordinate the involvement of family members, outside professionals and involved team members.</li>
<li>Promote and maintain satisfactory public relations between the residence, agency and community.</li>
<li>Arrange for adequate direct service staffing to all services in accordance to ISP and individual needs. Provide coverage for direct service as needed.</li>
<li>On call responsibilities in response to department needs on a rotating basis.</li>
<li>Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned</li>
</ul>
 
Required Skills:
<ul>
<li>Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas well in both verbal and written formats in either group or one to one setting.</li>
<li>Ability to access community resources, activities and social gatherings.</li>
<li>Ability to advocate for, provide support to, and assist individuals to advocate for their rights.</li>
<li>Ability to work as a member of a team and carry out team decisions.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate with individual families, team members and community citizens on behalf of each individual.</li>
<li>Ability to successfully complete and maintain MOAB, First Aid and CPR, Medication Administration training.</li>
<li>Ability to assist individuals with bathroom needs and attend to personal hygiene needs.</li>
<li>Ability to acquire knowledge of Community Bridges mission, values, policy and procedures</li>
<li>Ability to acquire computer competencies.</li>
<li>Ability to work a flexible work schedule with occasional nights and weekends.</li>
</ul>
 
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
<ul>
<li>Work Environment: Work environment is occasionally hectic with occasional periods of high stress. Occasional to moderate short deadlines and coverage require flexibility in schedule.</li>
<li>Physical Demands: Must be physically able to occasionally lift a minimum of 25 pounds and to provide transfers as 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. Emergency behavioral intervention in accordance with behavioral intervention techniques and individual behavioral plans.</li>
</ul>
 
Travel:
Will regularly travel (access to personal vehicle during all scheduled work hours) with any supported individual utilizing personal vehicle as well Community Choices' vehicles. Must possess and maintain a valid NH license and safe driver's record in accordance with Community Choices standards with adequate liability insurance.

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