What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Integrator position at Northern Human Services?
Developmental Services
Community Integrator
Would you like to go to work every day knowing you are making a difference by helping enrich the lives of local individuals with developmental disabilities? There are few jobs as rewarding as this one. Read on to learn more!
Northern Human Services – the largest human service agency in the North Country of New Hampshire - is looking for caring and compassionate people who want to be part of our dedicated team of COMMUNITY INTEGRATORS!
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY INTEGRATOR?
Community Integrators are direct support professionals who assist the individuals they work with to live a meaningful life in their local community. It is an ideal job for someone who enjoys a varied role and plenty of interaction with many different people throughout the day. It also gives you the opportunity to discover similar interests and incorporate your own talents, interests and hobbies into your daily work.
Community Integrators provide support, companionship and fun while our individuals learn to live more independently through everyday activities they enjoy, social connections, recreational and fitness goals, educational, work or volunteer opportunities and other daily living tasks. This may include a Community Integrator assisting with personal care or grocery shopping, teaching new skills, providing emotional support or you could find yourself enjoying days out with your individuals going for walks, visiting a museum, taking day trips to local amusements and more.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with activities of daily living according to an individual’s customized care plan
- Help to plan a weekly schedule of quality integrated activities for assigned individuals served
- Keep an accurate record of daily activities and mileage.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Monitor the mental health and wellbeing of your individual and report any significant changes
- Provide emotional & physical support through active listening. Encourage clients to make good choices and achieve their personal goals
- Must maintain a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle and proof of adequate auto insurance
BENEFITS
Northern Human Services encourages a healthy work-life balance, a family-first culture, flexible scheduling, professional development opportunities and an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees including: a 35-hour work week (unless otherwise listed), medical, dental and vision plans, disability, term-life insurance, 3% 403b employer contribution, flexible spending account, 11 paid holidays, generous accrued paid time off, accrued paid medical leave, loan/tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program and so much more!
ABOUT NORTHERN HUMAN SERVICES
Northern Human Services is a non-profit organization, a DHHS state designated developmental services agency and the designated community mental health provider in the North Country. As one of the largest year-round employers in northern New Hampshire, we have over 400 employees committed to assisting and advocating for individuals affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities and related disorders in living meaningful lives within their community. It is the unwavering dedication of all our staff that drives our success; in turn we are committed to a culture of opportunity, collaboration & fun. Our vision is to always be able to provide our services to anyone who truly needs them. If you would like to learn more about working for a peer-supported, mission-driven agency, we look forward to hearing from you. https://northernhs.org/
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Good communication, self-directed, detail-oriented, patient, creative and compassionate
- Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment
- Consistently act with honesty and integrity, while demonstrating strong commitment to quality services and the interests of individuals served
- High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree preferred
- CPR Certification (preferred)
- Experience as a caregiver (preferred)