Direct Support Professional - Hinsdale, NH

Mds Nh; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 8,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Mds Nh in Hinsdale, NH is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support for a 16-year-old. The role focuses on fostering independence, daily living skills, and community engagement in a warm, encouraging environment.

The position is part-time (11 hours/week) at $16.05 per hour, emphasizing compassionate care, patience, reliability, and a willingness to learn while helping the teen build confidence and practical routines.

Qualifications

• Attributes: Patient, dependable, energetic, and passionate about working with teenagers.
• Core Values: Demonstrates kindness, consistency, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to mentoring.
• Experience: Experience supporting individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is appreciated but not required. Willingness to learn is essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily Living Skills: Guide and prompt the individual to build independence with morning routines.
• Meal Preparation: Teach and support the individual in learning to prepare a simple breakfast independently.
• Community Integration: Plan and accompany the individual on community outings to parks, local events, and other fun activities to build social confidence.
• Physical Activity: Encourage and participate in physical activities, such as playing basketball, going for walks, and exploring new experiences.
• Goal Tracking: Provide positive reinforcement and consistent support to help the individual reach personal development goals.

Skills

Patient

Dependable

Energetic

Mentoring teens

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Support an Energetic Teen's Independence

Location: Hinsdale, NH

Position Type: Part-Time, 11 hours a week, $16.05 hr.

Position Summary

We are seeking a caring, patient, and dependable DSP to provide one-on-one support for an engaging 16-year-old. This fun, kind-hearted teenager has a wonderful sense of humor, loves making people laugh, enjoys being around people, loves basketball, and listens to music daily.

The ideal candidate will build a genuine connection with him while fostering independence, confidence, and community engagement. A primary focus will be replacing screen time with active, community-based experiences and skill-building routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Living Skills: Guide and prompt the individual to build independence with morning routines.
• Meal Preparation: Teach and support the individual in learning to prepare a simple breakfast independently.
• Community Integration: Plan and accompany the individual on community outings to parks, local events, and other fun activities to build social confidence.
• Physical Activity: Encourage and participate in physical activities, such as playing basketball, going for walks, and exploring new experiences.
• Goal Tracking: Provide positive reinforcement and consistent support to help the individual reach personal development goals.

Qualifications

• Attributes: Patient, dependable, energetic, and passionate about working with teenagers.
• Core Values: Demonstrates kindness, consistency, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to mentoring.
• Experience: Experience supporting individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is appreciated but not required. Willingness to learn is essential.