Group Home Worker

Next Steps Community Services•Milton, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Home Worker provides support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in Next Steps Community Services programs. The role helps individuals become more integrated into their communities by maximizing their strengths, skills, and abilities. Support and training may take place in a variety of settings and can include personal care, assistance with daily living activities, job coaching, teaching and developing skills, supporting self-advocacy and communication, encouraging self-expression, and helping individuals meet their goals. The Group Home Worker also works with the Next Steps team to ensure high-quality services. The position is based in a group home for adults with developmental disabilities in Milton, New Hampshire. The organization provides onsite supports, including individualized clinical and behavioral treatment, counseling, independent living and vocational or educational skill development, and relationship-oriented coaching, mentoring, and teaching. No 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.
Must be willing 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 (DSP), 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 (ASD).
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.
Skills in personal care assistance, household task support, medication administration as permitted by state guidelines, meal preparation, documentation, safety monitoring, and crisis prevention.
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 programs.
Help individuals become more integrated into their communities by maximizing their strengths, skills, and abilities.
Support and train individuals in a variety of settings, including through personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
Provide job coaching and teach and develop skills, including self-advocacy, communication, and self-expression.
Support individuals in meeting their goals.
Work with the Next Steps team to ensure high-quality services are delivered.
Assist with household tasks, meal preparation, documentation, and safety monitoring as relevant to the role.