Early Supports and Services Professional
About the Organization
LRCS is one of 10 designated Area Agencies in New Hampshire that provides community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders, and their families. NH’s Area Agency system serves in excess of 10,000 individuals and families. The region encompasses Belknap County and southern Grafton County. The 24 communities served by LRCS are: Alexandria, Alton, Ashland, Barnstead, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Center Harbor, Ellsworth, Gilford, Gilmanton, Groton, Hebron, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, New Hampton, Plymouth, Rumney, Sanbornton, Thornton, Tilton and Wentworth.
About the Job
Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS) is accepting applications for a full-time Early Supports and Services Professional (ESS Professional) to join our Family Resource Center. The Early Supports and Services Professional will work with children with a variety of developmental delays and/or disabilities from birth to age three to develop an Individualized Family Support Plan to support the child’s development. The ESS Professional will work together with a supportive, dynamic team within the Family Resource Center in order to connect the family to needed resources. The right candidate will be able to balance providing hands-on services while efficiently completing paperwork. Effective communication skills, excellent time management, and the ability to work independently are a must.
Requirements:
Local travel will be required in order to meet families in their natural environment. Flexibility in hours and hybrid remote work options are available.
An Associate Degree in education or human services related field with relevant experience is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience working with children under 3 is preferred.
Why Join Us?
• LRCS offers a competitive pay, as well as a generous benefits package for full-time employees, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 403b, Employer-paid life, short term disability and long term disability. Additional voluntary plans are available.
• Paid Time Off– accrue earned time beginning your first day of employment, with no waiting period. Full time employees also enjoy 10 paid holidays.
• We invest in your professional growth through continuing education, training, and more.
• New hire bonus and referral Program – A $750 bonus after 60 days with LRCS, plus a bonus for each applicant you refer who is hired by our organization!
Valid NH Drivers' license, reliable vehicle, and agency-determined minimal motor vehicle insurance coverage are required. Satisfactory completion of background and applicable pre-employment physical capacity screening checks are required. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Applicants may send resume and cover letter to:
Kelsey Ferrick, Human Resources Coordinator and Recruiter
LRCS
P.O. Box 509
Laconia, NH 03247
E-mail: Kelsey.ferrick@lrcs.org
or apply online: Lakes Region Community Services Council - Early Supports and Services Professional (paylocity.com)