About Us
Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, The Moore Center is a state and regional innovator with more than 50 years of experience in helping people become productive, fulfilled members of the community. Working closely with each individual, The Moore Center identifies unique needs and creates individualized programs to enhance that person’s quality of life and that of the community as a whole.

We are an award-winning leader recognized for providing high quality, cost-effective services with a personal, caring touch to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and acquired brain injuries, as well as services to children and senior citizens and training for the human services workforce.

Compassion, commitment and community provide the foundation for all of The Moore Center’s initiatives and inspire our primary goal: Creating opportunities for a good life.

The Moore Center
The Moore Center is one of New Hampshire’s largest human services organizations, providing services to over 2,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders, as well as award-winning, innovative programs for children, adults and senior citizens.

We offer a wide range of employment opportunities, competitive wages, and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with all full-time positions. We’re also committed to our employees’ professional growth. Our training and development programs, including the College of Direct Support, enable employees to build careers while constantly improving the ways in which we serve our clients.

For more information visit www.moorecenter.org.

The Companion will live in an individual’s home while providing professional direct support and supervision in order for the person to remain as independent as possible.

This is a 24/7 salary position in a non-smoking, pet-free, kid-free environment (home and vehicle).  Time off includes 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, one evening a week and one weekend a month. On call responsibilities are required during time off.  Two weeks vacation is also provided each year during the spring/summer.

Family Directed Services gives adult clients and their loved ones the opportunity to develop and manage their own services.  Families work collaboratively with The Moore Center to best meet the needs of the individual while maintaining the requirements of the federal guidelines.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Ability to lift or transfer individual
• Ability to complete Medication Administration certification
• Criminal, motor vehicle, and Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services background checks that meet agency standards
• Provide adequate transportation for clients, which includes having access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license and maintaining personal auto insurance of $100,000/300,000
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently; daily documentation is required

Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience providing direct support or personal care
• College of Direct Support certificate

Essential skills and responsibilities may include:

• Supervise the individual receiving support
• Administer daily medications
• Provide personal care and support daily living skills
• Coordinate medical and dental appointments and oversee related needs
• Support participation in recreational activities and/or other areas of interest
• Transport client
• Maintain regular communication with the individual’s team, including regular attendance at team meetings and participation in training
• Arrange respite with providers who are pre-approved by the family manager and meet The Moore Center’s requirements.