Direct Support Professional

1 week ago

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States Nashua Center Full time
Nashua Center of Nashua, NH is looking to hire full-time 1st shift (M-F 8:30-3:30) 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 $ $18. The upper end of this pay scale are for applicants who are experienced and are able to work one on one with medically fragile/ behavioral individuals. Duties may include a combination of working inside the home, Day program and the community.

Our employees who work 30+ hours/week 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, and .45 mileage reimbursement. 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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you support an individual 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 Day program setting. 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 1ST SHIFT DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Insured car
  • Clean criminal record
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and written with all internal and external staff/guardians
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs.
  • Ability to pass NH medication certification
  • Desire to relate to people with disabilities
We are happy to provide the support and training that you need to be successful in this position Are you punctual and reliable? Can you keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively? Are you conscientious about following policies and procedures? Can you show empathy and caring while maintaining professional boundaries? Are you calm and patient? If so, you might just be perfect for this job in human services

READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this job in human services, please fill out our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you

Location: 03060

Will need to undergo a criminal background check, a driving record check and DCYF check.

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