Group Home Worker
About The Position
Next Steps Community Services is a New Hampshire-based organization that provides therapeutic, person-centered residential support for adults with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and related behavioral needs. Its services aim to help individuals build skills, achieve personal goals, and increase independence and well-being. The Group Home Worker provides support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Next Steps Community Services 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, and self-expression. The worker supports individuals in meeting their goals and works with the Next Steps team to ensure high-quality services. The group home provides 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 staff 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, 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.
- 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.
- Provide support and training in a variety of settings, including personal care and daily living activities.
- Provide job coaching and teach and develop skills, self-advocacy, communication, and self-expression.
- Support individuals in meeting their goals.
- Assist the Next Steps team in ensuring high-quality services are delivered.
Benefits
- Paid staff training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
