Direct Support Associate

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Belmont (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability insurance

PTO from day one

Holidays and floating day

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Join Easterseals NH in Belmont, NH as a Day Program Direct Support Associate, empowering adults with developmental disabilities to build independence and engage in the community.

You’ll assist with community activities, provide individualized support, and help participants reach their goals in a recovery-friendly workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and individualized support for program participants.
• Assist with hand-over-hand guidance and community activities.
• Support engagement in vocational tasks, outings, and volunteer experiences.

Skills

Direct Support

Caregiving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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-$20/hr.

Hours: full-time, benefit-eligible 30 hours/week, Monday - Friday. We also have part-time!

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.

EOE #INDESNH

Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community.

Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose.

Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year.

We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders.

We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives.

Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

Explore our offerings here.

We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.