Day Program Direct Support Professional

COMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus*** Community Bridges is looking for a full-time Experienced Direct Support Professional for the Day Program in Salisbury, 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 and find creative solutions to develop meaningful community engagement.We are seeking a Compassionate and Experienced Nurse to provide care for a disabled female person who uses a wheelchair and communication device. The position is to support one individual who lives with her family in a private residence in Salisbury, NH. You will be responsible for helping with daily routines in the home and community. The person experiences a developmental disability, and she uses a powered wheelchair for mobility and has a wheelchair van for transportation. She has medical needs that require constant attention from a support staff throughout the day. The person enjoys regular daily routines and activities in their community and loves learning and seeing new things. The support staff will provide personal care, medication administration, attend medical appointments, monitor their health, safety, nutrition, grocery shopping, community activities, and community connections.  Qualifications:Education:  High School Diploma (experienced LNA preferred)Experience: Experience in the human service or related field with persons experiencing disabilities is preferred. Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance) Current Openings:Full-Time: Monday - Friday (40 hours a week). Applicants must be able to assist in transferring by utilizing mechanical lifts.  Compensation and BenefitsThere 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, 264.16 hours 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 with planned activities and community involvement.Develop a relationship map to gather information about the individual in order to establish social inclusion opportunities.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.Assist the individual in obtaining a sense of self-esteem through active participation in the community.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. This may involve such activities as assisting in the bathroom, bathing, showering, and dental hygiene, etc.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 support to the individual.Complete documentation requirements as specified by the Individual Service Plan to include the scheduled data collection and monthly progress notes.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.Distribute medication in accordance with He-m1201 as applicable.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 represent Community Choices and its services to the community with a positive and professional image.Ability to work as a member of a team and carry out team decisions.Ability to demonstrate computer competencies: utilize email and word processing specifically.Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude under stressful situations with individuals, co-workers and people external to the organization. Work Environment and Physical Demands: Work Environment- can be occasionally hectic with occasional periods of high stress. Must be able to maintain a positive and professional demeanor in a busy program environment.Physical Demands- must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and provide transfers as necessary. Walking and standing are 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 MOAB techniques and individual behavioral plans may be required. Driving a passenger van and vehicle is required frequently. Travel: Must have access to a 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, NHAllenstown, 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.