Direct Support Associate
Job Description
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Join our Easterseals NH team in Belmont NH as a Direct Support Associate, where you’ll empower adults with developmental disabilities and diverse support needs to build independence, engage in their communities, and live fulfilling lives.
What You’ll Do:
As a Day Program Direct Support Associate, you’ll support individuals as they participate in engaging, community-based, and skill‑building activities such as:
Vocational tasks
Volunteerism
Outings and integrative community experiences
Your responsibilities will range from providing general supervision to offering hand‑over‑hand assistance, always ensuring each person receives the individualized support they need to succeed.
Compensation: We have several openings between $19-$21/hr
Hours: full-time, benefit-eligible 30-35 hours/week, Monday - Friday
What We’re Looking For
We welcome both experienced Human Services professionals and individuals eager to start a meaningful new career path. Ideal candidates may have experience as a:
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Residential Counselor
Caregiver
Behavior Technician
Support Counselor
Qualifications:
Minimum 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance
High School Diploma or GED
Grow with us!
Advance your career through our paid DSP Career Progression Pathway and earn up to an additional $1.50/hour by completing all three levels.
What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
PTO begins accruing on your first day!
Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.
403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.
To apply, please submit your application using the blue "Apply Now" button. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, John: www.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-john/15min
Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact John at 603.851.2694 or [email protected]
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