Behavioral Home Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job DescriptionCOMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING - JOIN OUR TEAM!$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Community Bridges is seeking a full-time Behavioral Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Boscawen, 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 communities. Serving more than 1,100 individuals and families across the Greater Capital Area, we work to remove barriers, create opportunities, and foster meaningful community connections.

Position Overview

The Behavioral Home Direct Support Professional serves as a community connector, supporting individuals through community mapping and intentional engagement to promote social inclusion. This role focuses on building relationships, identifying strengths, and expanding opportunities that support each individual's growth, safety, and integration within their community.

DSPs promote abilities-not disabilities by helping individuals build meaningful connections with family, friends, and community members while encouraging independence and personal development.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• Experience in human services or working with individuals with disabilities preferred

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation

• Valid driver's license

• Proof of automobile insurance

Compensation & Benefits

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

• $500 paid at hire

• $500 paid after 6 months
  Sign-on bonus applies to new hires only. Rehires and transfers are not eligible.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 22 days annually for full-time employees (40 hours/week)

• PTO increases with longevity

• No waiting period to begin using PTO

Insurance & Retirement

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403(b) with 1% company match

• Life Insurance

• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability

Mileage Reimbursement

• Reimbursement for approved mileage driven while on the clock

Paid Training

• Training time paid at your regular hourly rate

Available Schedules

• Part-Time – Wednesdays 12-Hour Shifts:

  • 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

  • 8:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with planned activities and community involvement

• Develop relationship maps to identify social inclusion opportunities

• Provide continuous supervision and intervene as needed to maintain safety

• Assist individuals in building and expanding social networks

• Promote self-esteem through meaningful community participation

• Provide individualized supports, including personal care and skill development

• Assist with hygiene supports as needed

• Participate in Person-Centered Planning and goal implementation

• Complete required documentation, including data collection and progress notes

• Assist with orientation and training of new staff

• Administer medications in accordance with He-M 1201, as applicable

• Report safety, health, or human rights concerns immediately

• Ensure compliance with state regulations and agency policies

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in high-risk or escalated situations

• Strong judgment and decision-making skills

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building rapport

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to meet documentation deadlines

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to support daily living and functional skill development

• Ability to utilize community resources

• Basic computer skills, including email and word processing

• Positive, professional representation of Community Bridges

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work Environment

• Primarily indoor residential setting

• Occasional noise and high-stimulation periods

• Staff expected to provide support during stressful situations

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Frequent walking and standing; occasional stair climbing

• Ability to push wheelchairs and operate lifts

• Ability to follow behavioral intervention techniques

Travel Requirements

• Access to a personal vehicle during scheduled work hours

• Travel with individuals using personal or agency vehicles

• Valid NH driver's license and safe driving record

• Adequate automobile liability insurance

Communities Served

Concord (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