Direct Support Associate

Easterseals NH is looking for a Direct Support Associate (DSA) to join our Community Based Services team! This program supports individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs living within our residential homes.

Schedule: Part time; 16-24 hours per week available;
Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays

We offer various scheduling options, including 3-day-per-week and full-time. Let us know what works best for you!

Pay: $22.62/hour

Opportunity to attend paid internal NADSP training to become a certified Direct Support Professional which leads to career advancement and pay increases.

About Home: Three adults (male and female) in the area of Exeter, NH.

Responsibilities:

The Direct Support Associate will support in promoting independence, creating a safe environment, and providing companionship to clients in a residential home setting.

• Assist clients with activities of daily living such as personal care and medication administration
• Assisting with lifting, transferring, and mobility support
• Support and assist with household tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry
• Accompany individuals on outings such as daily activities, appointments, and community events
• Follow each individuals care plan
• All staff will undergo training in conflict resolution and behavioral health safety
• Complete required daily documentation on a computer or tablet
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Experience providing direct support or direct care (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

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, Katelyn:

Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact Katelyn at  or kcampbell

Ready to make a meaningful difference every day?

Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community.

Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose.

Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the

diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans

each year.

We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early

intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and

in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing,

and substance use disorders.

We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives.

Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here.

We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.