What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Home Worker position at Next Steps Community Services?
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Welcome to Next Steps Community Services!
Next Steps Community Services' residential group home programs serves adults with developmental disabilities in a structured group home setting. The primary focus of Next Steps Community Services Adult programs is in fostering the clients’ ability to become autonomous, competent, and connected with others across all areas of their functioning.
Openings:
- Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)
- Residential DSP Awake Overnight
Starting Pay: $18-$20/Hr & Excellent Benefits!
Requirements:
- MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD! (REQUIRED)
- High School Diploma, or G.E.D.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Criminal Background Check
Locations: Openings in Effingham, Madison & Conway, NH
Summary: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to provide support and assistance to individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Next Steps Community Services programs. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will 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. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) assists the Next Steps team to ensure the highest quality of services are being delivered to the individuals.
Ongoing Training: We provide all staff training and staff are paid to attend these trainings.First Aid, CPR, MOAB, Medication Administration Program, Fire Safety, OSHA, Human/Client Rights Training. Have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be legal to work in the US.
EOE Statement: Next Steps Community Services assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. Next Steps does not discriminate in its hiring, programs, or policies based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20