DSP Team Leader

Next Steps Community Services LLC; Bethlehem (NH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Steps Community Services LLC in New Hampshire seeks a Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with developmental disabilities in a group home setting. Previous experience is required, with responsibilities including personal care, daily living activities, and training others.

You will work with a compassionate team, provide mentorship, and help individuals build skills, independence, and community integration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be legal to work in the US.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with developmental disabilities in a group home setting.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide job coaching and skill development.
• Support individuals in meeting their personal goals and community integration.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Welcome to Next Steps Community Services!

Next Steps Community Servicesis a New Hampshire-based organization offering therapeutic, person-centered residential support for adults with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and related behavioral needs. With a compassionate, trained team and a continuum of care designed to help individuals build skills, achieve personal goals, and live their best lives, Next Steps is committed to empowering people on their journey toward independence and well-being.

Position: Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) - (Previous Experience Required)

Education Required:High School Diploma, or G.E.D.

License/Requirements:Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment:Group Home for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Do you like to work with people?

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:The DSP Team Lead is responsible to provide support and assistance to individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Next Steps Community Services programs. The Group Home Worker 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 Group Home Worker 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.

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.