Residential Direct Support Associate-Per Diem
Farnum Center - Salem, NH
posted 5 months ago
About the position
Since 1936, Easterseals New Hampshire has provided exceptional services to ensure we change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals NH services include early childhood centers of excellence, medical rehabilitation, camping and recreation, vocational services, senior services, substance use treatment, adult day programs, community-based services, individual service options, transportation services, residential service options, and veterans services. 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. A position in our residential program will bring you inside the homes of individuals in order to provide significant, needed assistance in their daily routines. Share your compassionate energy as you accompany our members to the store, transport them to work, or assist them out in the community. This position is supporting an adult woman in a residential home.
Responsibilities
- Participate alongside individuals in enriching, integrative activities throughout their communities.
- Support adults with diverse abilities and needs to achieve greater independence.
- Adjust role from supervision to hand-over-hand assistance as needed.
- Assist individuals during work, cooking classes, yoga, or other vocational activities.
- Provide significant assistance in daily routines within residential homes.
- Accompany members to the store and transport them to work.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle with automobile insurance.
Benefits
- 403(b) matching
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Loan forgiveness
