“The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.”
― Albert Schweitze
PathWays of the River Valley is a non-profit agency serving over 600 individuals and families in Sullivan and Grafton Counties. We are dedicated to expanding opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities, and our services are provided in a spirit of partnership and respect. Through a wide range of Career Opportunities, our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, mileage reimbursement, generous time off, 403(b) plan and more.
Why Do I Do What I Do?
— Betsy Buswell, Program Manager
Current Employment Opportunities
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Special Needs Care Provider – Upper Valley – Part-time
The care provider works 1:1 with 17 year old teenager with moderate autism and intellectual disability after school and on weekends (when available). The person will play an important role in ensuring safe and fun learning experiences in the community such as volunteer at our local humane society and other businesses, practice shopping, oversee the learning of various home life skills, and enjoy recreational activities such as hiking, skiing, bowling, and fishing.
Caregivers for Community Program – Newport/Claremont/Lebanon: Full-time/Part-time
Are you patient, reliable and passionate about helping others? Our Caregivers are sidekicks for individuals with developmental disabilities for participating in community and social activities. Do you like to be active during the day and grab a coffee at DD, go bowling, volunteer at local organizations or walk around the track at the community center? If so, join us and be a part of expanding opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities. A typical day will start at 8 am in our Newport office getting your assignment for the day and then heading off to pick up your individuals in Sullivan County, grabbing a coffee and participating in an activity. Having lunch with peers and their individuals and then on to an afternoon activity. Once you drop off your individuals in the afternoon, you return to the office in Newport for daily paperwork. Your days are limited only by your imagination! A High School diploma or equivalent is required as well as reliable transportation. Excellent interpersonal skills and basic computer skills are necessary. This role is a stepping-stone into a human services career.
Caregivers for Residential Programs – Lyme, Lebanon, Newport, Claremont: Full-time/Part-time
Are you patient, understanding of people’s differences, compassionate and attentive? Our Caregivers provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and possibly behavioral challenges in a residential home setting. At the residences, you may assist individuals with daily living skills, safety, communication, community integration and social skills as well as bathing, meals, activities, toileting and moving from location to location. You may also complete household tasks such as laundry, sweeping, meal prep, etc. Each individual has at least one goal to work on and you will play a vital part in helping him or her achieve those goals. The main goal of our program is to have the individuals participating and engaging in their community. To do that, you need to be a strong advocate for the individuals, a willing team player and motivated to create the best possible experience for the individuals you work with. You need to be willing to drive a passenger van and to be medication administration certified.
FCESS — Early Childhood Educator – Claremont with regional travel: Full-time
Are you an Early Childhood Educator looking for a position outside of a school district? We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to provide developmental services for children under the age of 3. The position includes both assessment of delays in areas such as motor skills, communication, cognition, social/emotional behaviors, and self-help as well as providing direct support and services coordination for children and their families. Services are provided in-home for families. A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Development or a related field is required and possession of or eligible to obtain a NH license in Early Childhood Education. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required. Excellent communication skills are necessary as well as strong interpersonal skills dealing with both young children and adults is necessary.
Employer Liaison – Claremont with regional travel: Full-time
Do you enjoy the challenge of finding the right person for the right job at the right time? Are you especially skilled at supervising employees who working varying schedules? Are you very organized and adept at problem solving? Our Individualized Services department supports children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families to be actively engaged – with the Employer Liaison’s assistance – in supervising the employees that work with them on a daily basis. The liaison facilitates recruitment and hiring, coordinates required training for employees, works through performance management dilemmas as well as appropriate manager training for families. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 1+ years of similar experience required. Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. Proven relationship-building skills; strong communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonal – required. Ability to travel regionally for job fairs, professional meetings, interviews and maintain a flexible work schedule required to meet agency needs. Basic knowledge of various employment laws and practices necessary. Intermediate skills with MS Office required. Ability to adapt to new software and systems is necessary.
Employment Support Professional – Lebanon with Regional Travel: Full-time
As an Employment Specialist/Job Coach, you act as an advocate for and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in obtaining employment. You work with individuals in a variety of employment environments and on a variety of employment tasks including applying and interviewing as well as learning and adhering to employers’ policies and procedures. You cross-train with your team members as well as coach employers and other community members on how to provide quality supports for individuals. Your main location is our Lebanon office; however, most of your days are spent at various community and employer settings within Sullivan and Lower Grafton counties in New Hampshire — mileage paid for travel. A HS Diploma or GED is required and an associate’s degree in human services or related field is highly preferred. You must have or be willing to take ACRE (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) training. Previous human services, developmental disabilities or human resources experience is a plus and strong problem-solving skills a must.
RN/Nurse Trainer – Lyme, NH with regional travel: Full time.
Are you patient, understanding of people’s differences, compassionate and attentive? Do you want to work for an organization that makes an impact? If so, working as a RN/Nurse Trainer in a residential setting for individuals with development disabilities may be for you. You will assess and monitor health care needs, conduct nursing assessments and provide medical information for various reporting requirements. You will conduct in-service training and workshops for staff regarding health and medical issues and certify staff in medication administration in accordance with applicable regulations. An Associate’s degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Active registration and license to practice as a RN in NH required. 2+ years of recent licensed RN experience required and 2+ years’ experience in Human Services highly desired. Completion of Nurse Trainer course or ability to complete it within 60 days of hire a must. Must be able to work a flexible schedule and at varied locations to meet agency needs.
Family Support Coordinator – Claremont with Regional Travel: Full-time.
Do you like assisting others accessing necessary resources and broadening their involvement in the community? In this role, you assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing service coordination and advocacy while linking them to existing community and state resources. This position also assists individuals with budget administration. You advocate and support families and individuals in a non-judgmental manner increasing opportunities for participation in the community by responding to the changing needs of the family as a whole. You balance the use of informal and formal resources while maximizing family control over services. At the request and direction of the family/individual, you serve as a liaison with community, state agencies, and service providers. You understand and promote the transition process and support individuals/families through planning the transition from the educational system to adult supports/services, including natural supports and the provider selection process. You facilitate the legal process for individuals/families as necessary including Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Advance Directive planning and Representative payee. Bachelor’s degree in related field is highly preferred; High School diploma or GED required. 2 to 3-year minimum case management experience. Extensive case management experience may substitute for degree. Minimum of 2 years’ human services experience a must; experience with developmental disabilities preferred. Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills required. Intermediate proficiency in MSOffice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability/willingness to learn new programs a must
Individualized Services Supervisor – Claremont with regional travel: Full-time.
Our Individualized Service Team works with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in optimizing choice and self-determination. If that idea appeals to you, do you have experience with Case Management? Do you consider yourself to be a team player, have initiative, and be adaptable? Are you looking for the next step in your career? If so, then our Individualized Services Supervisor role may be for you. In this position, you will provide direct supervision to the Case Managers in the department including performance management, team meetings, etc. You will also review, edit and approve Individual Service Agreements for the individuals and families in the program. In addition, you will also conduct quality assurance checks for compliance with state and federal guidelines and provide case list coverage and backup for the Director as requested. Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is preferred though strong experience can replace the educational requirement. You need a minimum of two years of experience in program management and two years of prior case management experience. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are a must. A minimum of intermediate proficiency with MS Office and willingness to learn new software is necessary. You will know you have been successful in this role if after one year you have a solid understanding of the regulations and waivers applicable to the department; you have the ability to review and approve Individual Service Agreements and budgets with minimal to no assistance from the Director; and, you understand and have enhanced how the different roles in the department work together.
Personal Mentors – Various Locations: Mainly Part time (Hours per week range from 5 to 40 depending on the position).
Would you like to make a difference in the life of a person with developmental disabilities? Are you reliable, patient and attentive? If so, working 1:1 with an individual with development disabilities to provide guidance and support as needed in the areas of safety, daily living, communication, community, social and leisure skills may be for you. Current opportunities in Enfield, Hanover, Lebanon, Goshen, Newport and Claremont. Good verbal and written communication skills as well as basic math and computer skills (MSOffice) required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary. Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule and at varied locations as needed
LPN or RN – Claremont and Lyme, NH with regional travel: Full-time
Are you patient, understanding of people’s differences, compassionate and attentive? Do you want to work for an organization that makes an impact? If so, working as a RN/Nurse Trainer in a residential setting for individuals with development disabilities may be for you. You will assess and monitor health care needs, conduct nursing assessments and provide medical information for various reporting requirements. You will conduct in-service training and workshops for staff regarding health and medical issues and certify staff in medication administration in accordance with applicable regulations. An Associate’s degree in Nursing required; Active registration and license to practice as an LPN or RN in NH required. 2+ years of recent licensed LPN or RN experience required and 2+ years’ experience in Human Services highly desired. Must be able to work a flexible schedule and at varied locations to meet agency needs.
We cannot help people live their best life without you.
All PathWays’ positions offer a HIRING BONUS
In addition, all positions require:
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination prior to start date
• Proof of Eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Passing a criminal background, MVR and BEAS check and OIG Exclusion List check
• Valid Driver’s License and Proof of valid auto insurance
• Must be 18 years of age or older per NH state regulations
• Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Passing a TB test
Apply:
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Website: www.pathwaysnh.org or via www.Indeed.com
In Person: 654 Main Street, Claremont NH 03743
Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
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Email your Application to PathWays Human Resources Department at:
Email Questions to Kim Henning, PathWays Human Resources at:
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Apply at our Claremont office located at:
654 Main Street, Claremont, NH 03743
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Mail your application/ resume to:
PathWays Human Resources Department
PathWays of the River Valley
654 Main Street
Claremont, NH 03743
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