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Direct Support Associate

Easterseals NH
Portsmouth, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/13/2026

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Job Description

We are looking for a Direct Support Associate to join our team! As a direct support associate in our program, you will participate alongside individuals as they partake in enriching, integrative activities throughout their communities. Gain hands-on experience working with adults who represent a diverse range of abilities and needs, supporting them as they achieve greater independence. Your flexible role will adjust from supervision to hand-over-hand assistance as you support each individual during work, cooking classes, yoga, or other vocational activities in their communities.

Qualifications: You must be 18 years of age or older to fill this position. You must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance for transportation requirements.

Compensation: $20 Hourly

Hours: Full-Time, 30 hours per week; Monday-Friday 1st shift

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!
  • 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
  • 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, Katelyn: www.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-katelyn/15min

Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact Katelyn at 603.426.6420 or kcampbell@eastersealsnh.org

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