Direct Support Associate

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Manchester (York County); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO from day one

Holiday pay

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

NH Veteran-Friendly

Descripción de la vacante

Easterseals NH & VT seeks compassionate Residential Direct Support Associates to join our Community-Based Services team in Manchester, NH, supporting adults with developmental disabilities in residential homes. We offer full-time, part-time, and per-diem schedules.

Advance your career through our DSP Career Progression Pathway, with up to $1.50/hour extra after completing all three levels. A robust benefits package includes medical/dental/vision, PTO from day one, holiday pay, a 403(b) match,

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience providing direct support or direct care (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.

Responsabilidades

• Promote independence and create a safe environment for clients in a residential home.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living including personal care and medication administration.
• Assist with lifting, transferring, and mobility support.
• Support with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.

Conocimientos

Age 18+

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated Residential Direct Support Associates to join our Community-Based Services team, supporting adults with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs in our residential homes.

Pay: $21/hour Schedules Available: Full-time, part-time, and per-diem Full-time 31 hours a week Monday 3p-9p Tuesday 8a-3p Wednesday 3p-9p Thursday 3p-9p Saturday 9a-3p Part-time 21 hours a week Saturday 7a-9p Sunday 8a-3p Part- time 6 hours a week Saturdays 9a-3p

If you have experience in Human Services as a Direct Support Professional, Residential Counselor or Behavior Technician, this role is for you! Your growth matters to us! Advance your career through our paid DSP Career Progression Pathway and earn up to an extra $1.50/hour by completing all three levels.

About the Home: This two-family home in Manchester, NH provides support to 6 adult men who enjoy community activities such as going to the gym, watching airplanes, shopping, swimming and going to the beach in the summer. When at home they enjoy playing board games, card games and watching movies together.

Responsibilities:

• The Direct Support Associate will support in promoting independence, creating a safe environment, and providing companionship to clients in a residential home setting.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living such as personal care and medication administration
• Assisting with lifting, transferring, and mobility support
• Support and assist with household tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry
• Accompany individuals on outings such as daily activities, appointments, and community events
• Follow each individuals care plan
• All staff will undergo training in conflict resolution and behavioral health safety
• Complete required daily documentation on a computer or tablet
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Experience providing direct support or direct care (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

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 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.

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