Direct Support Associate Float

Easter Seals NH, Inc.; Belmont (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO accrual start

Holidays

Floating Holiday

Holiday pay

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH & VT seeks Direct Support Associates to help adults with diverse abilities thrive in their communities. You will assist with vocational tasks, cooking classes, yoga, and other activities, providing supervision and hand-over-hand support to promote independence.

Join a recovery-friendly, NH Veteran-Friendly workplace offering comprehensive benefits and a 403(b) match. This full-time role is 30 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 9am–3pm, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals during vocational tasks, cooking classes, yoga sessions, and other community-based activities.
• Provide supervision and hand-over-hand support to promote independence.
• Support individuals in engaging in meaningful activities and promote success in the community.

Skills

Age 18+

Driver's license

High School Diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

$20 Hourly

Advance your career through our DSP Career Progression Pathway and earn up to an extra $1.50/hour by completing all three levels.

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.

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