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Nashua Center of Nashua, NH is looking to hire 2 full-time, Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders to lead self-directed and meaningful lives. Are you considering a career in human services and looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference in someone's life? If so, please read on!
This Direct Support Professional (DSP) position earns $17/hour. We also offer a shift differential of $1.00/hour for weekends and double-time on 9 major holidays worked as well as a .45 mileage reimbursement. Our employees who work 30 hours/week also enjoy great benefits, including medical insurance, company-paid dental insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, a retirement plan, generous paid time off (PTO), company-paid life, and short- / long-term disability. If this sounds like the right opportunity in human services for you, apply today!
ABOUT NASHUA CENTER
Founded in 1973 to offer services for a group of children whose severity of disabilities prevented them from participating in any existing public or private educational programs, we now provide specialized care and support to over 500 individuals each year throughout Southern New Hampshire. We help children from birth to age 3 and adults with disabilities or acquired brain disorders. Our services include providing or connecting them with safe places to live, meaningful activities, social interaction, relationship-building, and skill development for increased independence. We also work to educate employers, organizations, and the community at large about similarities and differences in people.
We respect the individual. We are teachers, advocates, problem-solvers, idea generators, and relationship builders. We have fun, celebrate differences in people, and support each other. In order to hire and retain people who share these values, we offer competitive compensation and a positive work culture.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you support individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders to achieve their goals, explore their interests, and live meaningful lives as independently as possible. You provide this support in a 3-person residential home. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including medication administration, bathing, hygiene, errands, meal preparation, eating, transportation (wheelchair van), housekeeping, recreation, and leisure activities. You also help them celebrate achievements and provide comfort during difficult times.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)
AVAILABLE WORK SCHEDULE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$36k-39k (estimate)
12/30/2023
06/01/2024
nashuacenter.org
Nashua, NH
50 - 100
The following is the career advancement route for DSP (Direct Support Professional) positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a DSP (Direct Support Professional), it can be promoted into senior positions as a Home Care Aide I that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary DSP (Direct Support Professional). You can explore the career advancement for a DSP (Direct Support Professional) below and select your interested title to get hiring information.