Community Bridges

COMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING - JOIN OUR TEAM!$1,000 Sign-On BonusCommunity Bridges is seeking a Behavioral Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team in Northfield, NH.Founded in 1982, Community Bridges is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the integration, growth, and interdependence of people with developmental disabilities within their own communities. We support more than 1,100 individuals and families throughout the Greater Capital Area by identifying barriers to access and developing creative, meaningful community connections.Position OverviewThe Behavioral Home Direct Support Professional serves as a community connector, supporting individuals through community mapping and engagement to promote social inclusion. This role focuses on identifying each individual's strengths, interests, and gifts to foster meaningful relationships and community involvement-promoting abilities, not disabilities.Schedule - staff will be working 3 days per week with each shift being 12 hours in duration; staff will be considered full-timeQualificationsEducation: High School Diploma or GED requiredExperience: Experience in human services or related fields supporting individuals with disabilities preferredReliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance requiredCompensation & Benefits$1,000 Sign-On Bonus$500 paid at hire$500 paid after 6 months of employmentSign-on bonus available to new hires only. Re-hires and transfers are not eligible.Paid Time Off:22 days of PTO per year for full-time employeesPTO increases with longevityNo waiting period to begin using PTOBenefits Package Includes:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance403(b) retirement plan with 1% company matchEmployer-paid life insuranceEmployer-paid short-term disabilityMileage reimbursement for approved work-related travelPaid training at your regular rate of payKey ResponsibilitiesSupport individuals with planned activities and community involvementDevelop relationship maps to identify social inclusion opportunitiesProvide supervision and intervention to ensure safety in the communityAssist individuals in building and maintaining meaningful relationshipsPromote self-esteem through active community participationProvide individualized supports including personal care and skill acquisitionAssist with hygiene, bathing, toileting, and personal care as neededParticipate in person-centered planning and goal implementationComplete required documentation, data collection, and progress notesAssist with training and orientation of new staffAdminister medications in accordance with He-M 1201, as applicableReport safety, health, or human rights concerns immediatelyEnsure compliance with state regulationsPerform other duties as assignedRequired SkillsAbility to remain calm and respond appropriately in escalated situationsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and exercise sound judgmentAbility to meet documentation deadlinesAbility to support daily living and functional skill developmentAbility to utilize community resources and social opportunitiesAbility to work collaboratively as part of a teamBasic computer skills, including email and word processingProfessional, positive representation of Community BridgesWork Environment & Physical RequirementsPrimarily indoor environment with occasional outdoor activitiesPeriods of increased noise and stressful situations may occurMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Frequent walking, standing, stair climbing, and transfersAbility to push wheelchairs and operate lifts (Hoyer/barrier-free)Emergency behavioral interventions required per individual plansTravel RequirementsAccess to a personal vehicle during scheduled work hoursFrequent travel with supported individuals using personal or agency vehiclesValid NH driver's license and acceptable driving record requiredCommunities We SupportConcord (Headquarters), Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot, Windsor