Direct Support Associate

Easter Seals NH, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) employer match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easter Seals NH, Inc. is hiring for the position of Direct Support Associate in Manchester, NH. This role involves empowering adults with developmental disabilities and engaging them in community activities. Whether in the Day Program (30 hours/week) or Residential Homes (full-time/part-time), you'll create supportive environments and facilitate skill-building. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. Ideal for those looking to start or advance their careers in human services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in community-based skill-building activities.
• Create a safe, supportive, home-like environment for adults.
• Provide general supervision.

Skills

Direct care/direct support experience

Vocational tasks

Job description

**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** and our **Residential Homes**, offering flexibility based on your interests, experience, and schedule. **Day Program Role (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 Your responsibilities will range from providing general supervision to offering hand**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: 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) **Qualifications:** Prior direct care/direct support experience preferred, but not required**Compensation:****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. 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.** [e-mail]***EOE***#INDESNHBecome 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 thediverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veteranseach year.We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like earlyintervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day andin-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.