CPS (Community Participation Services) Direct Support Worker Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire

CPS (Community Participation Services) Direct Support Worker Kimi Nichols Center, Inc Plaistow, NH

JOB SUMMARY

: To provide ongoing support and supervision to people supported in the Community Based Day Services program and to develop and implement developmental skills programs for participants. Skills training focuses on fostering people’s independence, self development, and self-esteem in areas including personal care skills, community integration and relationship development, and independent living skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

: Included but not limited to: Implementation of Support Plan Goals through Teaching and Training Understand and implement support plan goals and strategies. Provide ongoing training and support to people supported by implementing skills development groups and individualized training that promotes independence and skill development. Develop interesting and creative skills development groups that will engage people supported to learn and grow. Provide feedback and adjustment of techniques as a means to assist people supported to attain their personal goals and provide individualized support when necessary. Assess the abilities of people supported and provide constructive input in the completion of assessment tools and support plan documentation. Implement individualized and small group activities in the community (i.e., swimming, volunteering, horseback riding, etc.) Advocacy/Communication Support and foster the growth and independence of people supported. Participate in support plan meetings by providing information that is based on the wishes and desires of the person supported. Promote increased participation in community activities and in the use of community resources. Communicate all issues and concerns regarding people supported to the Program Manager and/or appropriate person. Support people according to their individual communication styles and respect their support needs. Empower people to make choices and exercise their human rights. Engage in supervisions with the Program Manager that focus on support and improvement in job performance. Documentation Ensure that all information regarding people supported is maintained with the highest level of confidentiality based on the policies and procedures regarding people’s protected health information. Complete required documentation that is accurate, completed within established timelines, and within a manner based on dignity and respect to people supported including data sheets, case notes, incident reports, seizure records, etc. Keep daily data on behavior plans and protocols as agreed upon by the clinical team.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

On the road