Day Program 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 "Apply Now" 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