Direct Support Professional - Bennington & Keene

Mds Nh; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 207,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

MDS NH in Keene, NH seeks a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support a vibrant young woman in her daily activities, with a focus on open swim sessions at the Keene YMCA. This part-time role offers flexible days and mainly afternoon/evening shifts, totaling about 10 hours per week.

You will assist with community integration, personal care, and engagement in preferred activities, while using her communication device to support interaction.

Qualifications

• Must provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Comfortable using a specialized communication device.
• Reliable transportation between Bennington and Keene.
• Patient, energetic, and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to community activities, focusing on YMCA open swim sessions in Keene.
• Assist with personal care in a respectful manner.
• Support engagement in preferred activities like swimming, riding a tricycle, car rides, and outdoor time.
• Encourage and support use of the communication device in public settings.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication support

Reliability

Transportation

Job description

Part-time, flexible days, 10 hours per week, shifts to align with afternoon evening YMCA open swim times

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and reliable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support a vibrant young woman. This position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful, one‑on‑one impact while helping the individual engage in her favorite community activities.

The individual lives in Bennington. She is a social individual who thrives when participating in community activities alongside familiar faces. Some of her absolute favorite things include swimming, riding her tricycle, going for car rides, and spending time outside when the weather is warm. When she is relaxing at home, she loves using her iPad to watch videos and listen to music.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Integration: Transportation to community activities, with a primary focus on attending open swim sessions at the YMCA in Keene.
• Communication Support: Actively encourage and assist in using her specialized communication device while out in public.
• Personal Care: Comfortably and respectfully assist with personal care needs, including changing in and out of her bathing suit in the locker room.
• Engagement: Provide companionship and support during preferred activities like tricycle riding, car rides, and enjoying warm weather.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide personal care and assistance in a changing room.
• Comfortable providing hands‑on personal care with dignity and respect.
• Patient, engaging, and enthusiastic about supporting alternative communication methods.
• Reliable transportation to commute between Bennington and activities in Keene.

Pre‑employment Background Check Requirements: Criminal records, motor vehicle record, Bureau of Adult and Aging Services (BAAS), Division of Child, Youth and Families (DCYF), Office of Inspector General (OIG)