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Direct Support Associate

Easterseals NH
Exeter, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026
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.

Location: Exeter, NH

Schedules Available: Full time and part time. Various scheduling options available. Must be willing to work 1 weekend shift per week.

Full-time 30 hours a week

  • Thursday 10a-3p
  • Friday 7a-3p
  • Saturday 7a-3p
  • Sunday 7a-3p

Full-time 38 hours a week

  • Thursday 7a-9p
  • Friday 7a-3p
  • Saturday 7a-11p

Full-time 40 hours a week

  • Sunday-Thursday 11p-7a (overnights)

Part-time 28 hours a week

  • Monday 10a-3p
  • Tuesday 10a-3p
  • Wednesday 10a-3p
  • Thursday 10a-3p
  • Saturday 7a-3p

What You’ll Do

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

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
  • 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: $24 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 part-time, eligible employees, including:

  • 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%
  • 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: https://calendly.com/eastersealsnh-katelyn/30min

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

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Salary : $24

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