Direct Support Associate

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Join our Easterseals NH team 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. We are currently hiring for our Residential Homes , offering flexibility based on your interests, experience, and schedule.

What You’ll Do:

Residential Role (Full-Time, Part-Time)

As a Residential Direct Support Associate , you’ll help create a safe, supportive, and home-like environment for adults with developmental disabilities and varying medical needs. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and medication administration

• Assisting with lifting, transferring, and mobility

• Light housekeeping, meal prep, and laundry

• Accompanying individuals to appointments, activities, and community events

• Following personalized care plans

• Completing daily documentation on a computer or tablet

• Participating in trainings such as conflict resolution and behavioral health safety

About the home: This is a home in Manchester NH supporting 9 adult women.

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:

• Due to the specific needs of the clients in this home, applicants must be female

• Minimum 18 years of age

• High School Diploma or GED

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

• Prior direct care/direct support experience preferred, but not required

Compensation:

• Residential: $22.62 hourly

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 "Apply Now" button. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, John:

Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact John at View phone number on aiapply.co or View email address on aiapply.co

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