Forensic Direct Support Professional - $250 at tim
Company: Community Bridges - New Hampshire
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionCOMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO
JOIN OUR TEAM!About Us:Community Bridges, founded in 1982, is a
non-profit agency 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 currently
looking for part time Direct Support Professionals for the Forensic
Home in Loudon, NH!Basic Function:$500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!Are you
looking for a meaningful and rewarding career?In the Forensic
Residence, we are supporting men who experience developmental
disability and occasional behavioral challenges in their home and
community. They each have regular daily routines and activities
they enjoy in their community and they love to learn and see new
things. The Direct Support Professionals provides support to the
individuals by attending medical appointments, monitoring their
health, safety, nutrition, grocery shopping, community activities,
and making healthy, safe community connections.Some of the
activities enjoyed by the individuals in the Forensic Residences
are:
- Fishing
- Finding the best deal at a thrift shop
- Going out for lunch
- Going to Fun Spot to play arcade games
- Basketball
- Hiking, and more!Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma
or GED required.Experience: Experience in the human service or
related field with persons experiencing disabilities
desirable.Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and
proof of automobile insurance.Compensation: The starting rate for
this position is $16.00 per hour. There is a $500 sign on bonus for
this position - $250 will be paid at time of hire and $250 will be
paid after 6 months in the role.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!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 trainings!Current Open
Positions Available at the Residence:Part Time: Sunday through
Tuesday 7AM-3PM (24 hours)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
opportunitiees.
- Constantly supervise individuals and cue or intervene if
behaviors begin in the community that could potentially cause our
individuals to re-offend or be unsafe.
- 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 supports to the
individual.
- Complete documentation requirements as specified by the
Individual Service Plan to include the scheduled data collection
and monthly progress notes to show an increase or decrease in
behaviors to continually support individuals as they grow and reach
goals.
- 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.
- Benefits We Offer to Our Employees: Medical, Dental, Vision,
403B, Excellent Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer paid Short
Term Disability, Employer paid Life Insurance, Car Insurance
Discounts, Oil Change Discounts, Hotel and Travel Discounts,
Fitness Reimbursements and more!Locations Community Bridges
Supports: Allenstown, 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. Main Headquarters
location: Concord, NHDSP, Direct Support Professional, Forensic,
paraprofessional, paraeducator, para, health, home health,
residential, home, house, staff, resident, patient, companion,
disability, developmental disability, behavioral, community
Keywords: Community Bridges - New Hampshire, New England , Forensic Direct Support Professional - $250 at tim, Other , Pittsfield, Northeast
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