Salary/Benefits
- $17-$20 per hour depending on experience
- 7 hours per day, Monday through Friday
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Earned time off for sick/vacation days
- 403(b) retirement plan (company match after 1 year)
- Paid holidays
- Company paid life and disability insurance
Responsibilities/Duties
This full time DSP role is to provide support to a 30-year-old man with autism who lives in Merrimack. He enjoys many activities including listening to music, going to the movies, dining in restaurants, and trail hiking. He responds best to male caregivers and he requires support during his daily routines including:
- Engaging in activities at home and in the community
- Supporting communication skills
- Assisting with personal care
- Reducing anxiety and ritualistic behavior
- Assisting with a well-organized daily schedule
- Working together with a support team: parents, behaviorist, home care provider and service coordinator.
Skills Required/Qualifications:
- Experience with autism is required.
- Patient, easy going manner is essential to this role.
- Familiarity with behavior plans and willingness to consistently adhere to a program.
- Ability to provide a low stress environment and daily routine.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of vehicle liability insurance.
- Pre-employment background checks will be completed by Gateways e.g., driving record, criminal background, BEAS, OIG, and DCYF.
Gateways Mission Statement
We believe 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, who will contact you directly if they would like to interview. Gateways is the employer of record, and the family is the hiring manager.
REF: I0W-267/CDF
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Merrimack, NH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Working with people with autism: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person