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Direct Support Associate

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc. · Manchester, NH, United Kingdom

Junior LevelExternal listingfull-timeabout 10 hours ago

About The Role

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 our Residential Homes , offering flexibility based on your interests, experience, and schedule.

What You’ll Do

Residential Role (Full-Time, Part-Time)

As a Residential Direct Support Associate , you’ll help create a safe, supportive, and home-like environment for adults with developmental disabilities and varying medical needs. Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and medication administration
  • Assisting with lifting, transferring, and mobility
  • Light housekeeping, meal prep, and laundry
  • Accompanying individuals to appointments, activities, and community events
  • Following personalized care plans
  • Completing daily documentation on a computer or tablet
  • Participating in trainings such as conflict resolution and behavioral health safety

About the home: This is a home in Manchester NH supporting 6 adult men.

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: $21 hourly
  • 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 joneil@eastersealsnh.org

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