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Direct Support Associate

Easterseals NH·Manchester, New Hampshire

$21 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct support to adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, assisting with activities of daily living and personal care. Responsibilities include medication administration, mobility assistance, and accompanying individuals to community events and appointments.

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: www.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-john/30min [http://www.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-john/30min]

Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact John at 603.851.2694 or joneil@eastersealsnh.org [joneil@eastersealsnh.org]

EOE: #INDESNH

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with insurance. Prior direct care experience is preferred but not required.

  • high school
  • Housekeeping
  • Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Personal Care
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Patient Transferring
  • Behavioral Health Safety

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • 403(b) Employer Match
  • Tobacco Cessation Reimbursement
  • Weight Loss Reimbursement
  • Nutritional Counseling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21 - $23/hr
Location
Manchester, New Hampshire
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Easterseals NH

Easterseals New Hampshire elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 16,000 children, adults, seniors, and Veterans each year. We provide services throughout New Hampshire, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism,...

Salary listed on 35 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Direct support roles remain steady in New Hampshire

Direct Support Associate openings in New Hampshire are often driven by ongoing demand for staff who can support daily living, safety, and community participation for people with disabilities. This role is competitive because employers typically look for reliability, a valid driver’s license with insurance, and a willingness to learn; prior direct care experience can help, but it is not always required. If you’re considering applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here first to save time, then confirm your schedule and transportation fit before submitting.

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