Group Home Worker

Next Steps Community Services•Conway, NH

About The Position

Next Steps Community Services is hiring a Group Home Worker to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in its programs. The role helps individuals become more integrated into their communities by building on their strengths, skills, and abilities. Support and training may take place in a variety of settings and can include personal care, daily living activities, job coaching, skill development, self-advocacy, communication, self-expression, and assistance with meeting individual goals. The worker also supports the Next Steps team in delivering high-quality services. The program provides onsite services and supports through trained staff. Services include individualized clinical and behavioral treatment, counseling, independent-living and vocational or educational skill development, and relationship-oriented coaching, mentoring, and teaching. No prior experience is necessary; staff training is provided, and employees are paid to attend.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Willingness to complete a criminal background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Direct Support Professional, caregiver, residential counselor, support staff member, direct care staff member, or group home staff member.
Background in human services or direct care roles.
Knowledge of supporting individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Knowledge of person-centered support, behavioral support, and positive behavior strategies.
Knowledge of independent-living skills, life-skills coaching, community integration, and daily living support.
Personal care assistance and household task support skills.
Medication administration experience, as permitted by state guidelines.
Meal preparation and documentation skills.
Safety monitoring and crisis-prevention skills.
Empathy, patience, reliability, teamwork, problem-solving, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

Provide support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Next Steps Community Services programs.
Help individuals become more integrated into their communities by maximizing their strengths, skills, and abilities.
Provide support and training in a variety of settings.
Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
Provide job coaching and teach and develop skills.
Support self-advocacy, communication, and self-expression.
Help individuals work toward their goals.
Assist the Next Steps team in ensuring high-quality services.
Support medication administration as permitted by state guidelines.
Assist with meal preparation and documentation.
Monitor safety and help prevent crises.