Group Home Worker
About The Position
Next Steps Community Services is a New Hampshire-based organization offering therapeutic, person-centered residential support for adults with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and related behavioral needs. With a compassionate, trained team and a continuum of care designed to help individuals build skills, achieve personal goals, and live their best lives, Next Steps is committed to empowering people on their journey toward independence and well-being. This role involves assisting individuals to become more productive and active members of their community. Next Steps Community Services offers onsite services and supports provided by highly trained staff. This includes an array of services to enhance the quality of life for each person served. Individualized clinical and behavioral treatment; counseling services; independent living skill development; vocational/educational skill development; and relationship-oriented coaching, mentoring, and teaching are the staples offered at this program.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, or G.E.D.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must be willing to complete a criminal background check
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be legal to work in the US.
Nice To Haves
- Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Residential Counselor, Support Staff, Direct Care Staff, or Group Home Staff experience
- Background in human services or direct care roles
- Supporting individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Person-centered support, behavioral support, and positive behavior strategies
- Independent living skills, life-skills coaching, community integration, and daily living support
- Personal care assistance and household task support
- Medication administration (as permitted by state guidelines)
- Meal preparation and documentation
- Safety monitoring and crisis prevention
- Strong communication, empathy, patience, reliability, teamwork, problem-solving, and compassionate care
Responsibilities
- Provide support and assistance to individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Next Steps Community Services programs.
- Assist individuals to become more integrated in the communities by maximizing the person’s strengths, skills and abilities.
- Support and training the individuals may occur in a variety of settings and may include providing personal care, assistance with daily living activities, job coaching, teaching and developing skills, self-advocacy, assisting in communication and self-expression and ultimately supporting the individuals in meeting their goals.
- Assist the Next Steps team to ensure the highest quality of services are being delivered to the individuals.
Benefits
- All staff training provided and paid
- First Aid, CPR, MOAB, Medication Administration Program, Fire Safety, OSHA, Human/Client Rights Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
