Direct Support Associate
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What you'll do
- Work alongside adults with diverse abilities and needs, supporting them as they engage in meaningful, integrative activities that promote independence.
- Assist individuals during vocational tasks, cooking classes, yoga sessions, and other community-based activities.
- Provide supervision to offering hand-over-hand assistance, ensuring each person receives the support they need to succeed.
What they're looking for
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance
- High School Diploma or GED
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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
Your growth matters to us! 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 1st shift
What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:
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.
To apply, please submit your application using the blue "" button. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, John: www.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-john/15min
Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact John at 603.851.2694 or joneil@eastersealsnh.org
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