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Direct Support Associate

Easterseals NH·Belmont, New Hampshire

$19 - $20/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 diverse abilities during vocational, community-based, and integrative activities. Ensure individual success through supervision and hands-on assistance to promote independence.

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 [http://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 [joneil@eastersealsnh.org]

EOE: #INDESNH

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance are required.

  • high school
  • Adaptability
  • Supervision
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Caregiving
  • Community engagement
  • Direct support
  • Human services
  • Vocational support
  • Independence promotion
  • Support counseling

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Student loan repayment
  • 403(b) employer match
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Tobacco cessation reimbursement
  • Weight loss reimbursement

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $20/hr
Location
Belmont, 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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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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