Direct Support Associate

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Join our Easterseals NH team in Belmont NH as a Direct Support Associate, where you’ll empower adults with developmental disabilities and diverse support needs to build independence, engage in their communities, and live fulfilling lives.

What You’ll Do: 

As a Day Program Direct Support Associate, you’ll support individuals as they participate in engaging, community-based, and skill‑building activities such as: 

• Vocational tasks 

• Volunteerism 

• Outings and integrative community experiences 

Your responsibilities will range from providing general supervision to offering hand‑over‑hand assistance, always ensuring each person receives the individualized support they need to succeed. 

Compensation: We have several openings between $19-$21/hr

Hours: full-time, benefit-eligible 30-35 hours/week, Monday - Friday

What We’re Looking For 

We welcome both experienced Human Services professionals and individuals eager to start a meaningful new career path. Ideal candidates may have experience as a:  

• Direct Support Professional (DSP) 

• Residential Counselor 

• Caregiver 

• Behavior Technician 

• Support Counselor

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

• High School Diploma or GED

Grow with us! 
Advance your career through our paid DSP Career Progression Pathway and earn up to an additional $1.50/hour by completing all three levels.  

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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