Support Staff - Per Diem - Group Homes
Looking for flexible and meaningful work where you can make a real difference in people’s lives?
Harbor Care is seeking courteous and respectful Per Diem Support Staff to join our team with Group Homes in Nashua, NH. In this role, you will support residents living in a structured group homelike environment, helping to ensure safety, stability, and dignity for individuals with mental health and other supportive care needs. Your shift can include reinforcing activities of daily living, meal preparation, encouraging engagement with fellow residents and providing supportive feedback and redirection
As part of a mission-driven nonprofit, you’ll contribute to Harbor Care’s commitment to providing housing, healthcare, and wraparound services that empower individuals to live stable, healthy lives.
Schedule & Compensation:
- Per Diem (flexible scheduling)
- 1st Shift: $17/hour (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- 2nd Shift: $18/hour (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
- 3rd Shift: $19/hour (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Key Responsibilities:
As Support Staff, you will be part of a team that creates a safe, supportive, and respectful homelike environment for residents in our group homes. Your work will directly contribute to improving quality of life and helping individuals maintain stability and independence.
This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will assist residents with daily routines, support medication administration (after certification) and help maintain a safe and respectful living environment.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents
- Support daily routines and structured living environment
- Administer medications after required training and certification
- Establish and maintain professional boundaries
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow protocols
- Communicate and report incidents or concerns to leadership
- Assist with documentation, data entry, and file maintenance
- Support residents in accessing community services and appointments
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and team collaboration
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to complete medication training and become certified
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow detailed instructions
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professional boundaries
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with interruptions and changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Experience in residential care, behavioral health, or human services
- Knowledge of mental health conditions and treatment approaches
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Flexibility to cover staffing shortages
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to respond effectively in crisis or emergency situations
- Ability to assist residents with transportation to community services
- Basic computer skills for documentation and communication
- Ability to handle repetitive tasks and administrative duties