What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor position at NextSteps?
$500 HIRING BONUS!
MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD (REQUIRED)
Openings in: Conway, NH
Position: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Starting Pay: $19/Hr & Excellent Benefits!
BONUS: New hires receive a bonus after 90 days!
Education Required: High School Diploma, or G.E.D.
License/Requirements: Valid Driver’s License
Want to Make a Difference in Someone's Life?
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.
Staff assists each individual to become more productive and active members of their community. Next Steps Community Services offers onsite services and supports provided by highly trained staff. This includes an array of services to enhance the quality of life for each person served. Individualized clinical and behavioral treatment; counseling services; independent living skill development; vocational/educational skill development; and relationship-oriented coaching, mentoring, and teaching are the staples offered at this program.
Summary: Next Steps staff are responsible for providing 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 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: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We provide all staff training and staff are paid to attend these trainings.First Aid, CPR, PABC, 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: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- age requirement - Are you at least 21 years old? (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
