Direct Support Professional (DSP) - $1,000 Sign on Bonus!

Aspire Living & Learning; Wilton (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking non-profit agency dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide essential support to individuals in a Group Home setting, assisting them with daily activities and helping them develop valuable life skills. This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative team that values belonging and care while providing competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about helping others and want to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Saving Account (HSA) options

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Telehealth Services

Qualifications

• Prior experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily activities and transportation to community activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Empathy

Enthusiasm for helping others

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

$1,000 Sign On Bonus

Feel good about where you work and what you do!

We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Currently hiring for multiple shifts **Per diem available!**

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a Group Home setting. The DSP will provide support with daily activities, including household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness activities. The DSP will represent the needs, wants, and interests of individuals served or supported by the program and provide input on program planning and implementation for individuals.

As part of your role, you may assist individuals with transportation to community activities, helping them build valuable life skills. Depending on program needs, transportation may involve the use of a company vehicle or, when necessary, a personal vehicle—with mileage reimbursement provided as applicable.

Pay: From $19.00/hr., based on experience and education.

Our ideal candidate:

• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required, with at least 3 years of driving experience. Access to reliable transportation is required, and some positions may require the use of a personal vehicle to transport supported individuals, depending on program needs.

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options: Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON: Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.