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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Gateways Community Services, Merrimack, NHPosted: March 31, 2023, 12:00am

Workplace: On-site

Job type: Part-time

Compensation:

About the job

Salary/Benefits

  • 8 hours per week
  • Wed 4-8pm & Sat 11am-3pm
  • $16 per hour
  • Sign on bonus

Duties/Responsibilities

This part time DSP position is to support a young adult woman with Down Syndrome who lives in Merrimack and enjoys activities in the Nashua area. She is very social and enjoys music and movies. She responds best to a female caregiver. She requires support in the following areas:

  • Encouraging movement and healthy eating
  • Transportation to community activities
  • Goal work related to independent living and coping strategies

Skills/Requirements

  • Able to follow a behavior plan
  • Experience with developmental disabilities/Down Syndrome
  • Sense of humor and patience
  • Knowledge of cooking/meal prep (related to her goal work)
  • Reliable transportation and a clean driving record
  • Gateways will complete background checks (criminal, BEAS, OIG and driving) prior to hiring

Mission Statement

We believe that all people are of great value. We provide innovative, high-quality, long-term services to support individuals throughout their lifetime so they can lead meaningful lives.

Next Steps

Your resume will be shared with the family/guardian, and they will contact you if they would like to interview you. Gateways is the employer of record and the family is the hiring manager.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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