Direct Support Associate

Easter Seals NH, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,832,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO accrued from day one

9 paid holidays

Holiday pay eligibility

403(b) employer match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Student loan repayment after one year

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Associates to empower adults with diverse abilities in community settings. You’ll assist with vocational tasks, cooking classes, yoga, and other activities, fostering independence and meaningful engagement.

The role is full-time (30 hours/week), Monday–Friday 9am–3pm, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow in human services through hands-on support and teamwork with a caring, mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals during vocational tasks
• Support participation in cooking classes, yoga sessions, and other community-based activities
• Provide supervision and hand-over-hand assistance as needed

Skills

Direct Support Professional experience

Caregiver experience

Support Counselor experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description: Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We're seeking Direct Support Associates to join our program and help individuals thrive in their communities.

In this role, you'll work alongside adults with diverse abilities and needs, supporting them as they engage in meaningful, integrative activities that promote independence.

You'll gain hands-on experience by assisting individuals during vocational tasks, cooking classes, yoga sessions, and other community-based activities.

Your responsibilities will vary from providing supervision to offering hand-over-hand assistance, ensuring each person receives the support they need to succeed.

If you have experience as a Direct Support Professional, Caregiver, or Support Counselor, or you're eager to begin a rewarding career in Human Services, this role is for you!

Qualifications

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

Compensation

$19 Hourly

Hours

This is a full-time, 30 hour/week role, Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

What's in it for you?

• 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.