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Direct Support Associate

Easterseals NH -
Manchester, NH

Job Details

Full-time
$19 - $20 an hour
13 days ago

Benefits

403(b) matching
Paid holidays
Loan repayment program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Join our Easterseals NH team 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. We are currently hiring for both our Day Program.

What You’ll Do:

Day Program Role: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm, 30 hours/week.

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.

Looking for a full 40-hour week? Start in the Day Program and add up to 10 additional hours in one of our residential homes.

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

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

Prior direct care/direct support experience preferred, but not required

Compensation:

Day Program: Current opportunities are $19 - $20 hourly, dependent upon program needs. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position.

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/30min

Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact John at 603.851.2694 or [email protected]

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