Direct Support Associate

Easterseals NH; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & D/

PTO accrues from day one

Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus a

403(b) employer match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Student loan repayment after one year

Wellness programs: nutritional counsel

Job summary

Easterseals NH in Hooksett, NH is seeking a Direct Support Associate to work with adults in community-based programs, helping participants gain independence through engaging activities and supportive supervision. This part-time role runs Monday–Friday, 9am to 3pm.

Must be 18+ with two years of work history, a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance. Join a dedicated team shaping lives through work, cooking classes, yoga and other community activities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have two years of work history.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance for transportation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals during community activities and programs.
• Provide supervision and hand-over-hand assistance as needed.
• Support participants during work, cooking classes, yoga, and vocational activities.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Auto insurance

Job description

Job Description

Since 1936, Easterseals NH has been an unwavering force, transforming lives across all ages and abilities through our dynamic programs. Our dedicated efforts empower individuals to not only enhance their health and well-being, but also attain greater independence, triumph over substance use, cultivate essential life skills, access education, secure stable housing, build stronger family connections, and engage deeply with their communities.

Responsibilities

As a direct support associate in our program, you will participate alongside individuals as they partake in enriching, integrative activities throughout their communities. Gain hands-on experience working with adults who represent a diverse range of abilities and needs, supporting them as they achieve greater independence. Your flexible role will adjust from supervision to hand-over-hand assistance as you support each individual during work, cooking classes, yoga, or other vocational activities in their communities.

Qualifications

You must be 18 years of age or older to fill this position and have two years of work history. You must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance for transportation requirements.

Compensation

$20/hour

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9am to 3pm

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

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