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Direct Support Associate

Easterseals NH
Durham, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 11/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026
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

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance
  • High School Diploma or GED

Compensation: $20 Hourly

Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week; Monday-Friday 8a-3p

Location: Durham and surrounding area. Must be willing to travel to the Stratham office.

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, 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

EOE

Salary : $20

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