Full-Time
RN Group Home
Manhattan, Queens & Bronx
Posted on 11/1/2025
AHRC NYC
1,001-5,000 employees
Advocates for neurodiverse rights in NYC
Compensation Overview
$80k - $86k/yr
Bronx, NY, USA + 2 more
More locations: Union City, NJ, USA | Queens, NY, USA
In Person
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- Must be currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State.
- CPR certification required.
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred not required.
- Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as a member of a team.
- A valid NY State or Tri-state area Driver's License for more than one year, in good standing, Preferred.
- Coordinate medical care for assigned individuals, monitor and assess health needs including arranging for follow-up care as needed.
- Assessment by direct observation on consumer health status. Observe observation for signs and symptoms of discomfort, distress or illnesses. Evaluation of physical status changes for exacerbation of existing conditions, onset of disease, and/or responses to care and treatment. Documentation and follow up of all findings.
- Communicate with physicians, families, interdisciplinary team members and clinicians involved in providing services to individuals.
- Communicate and follow up on consumer hospitalizations, emergency room visits, reports of injury, trauma, accidents, illness, distress and other health issues as individually required.
- Accompany individuals on medical appointments when necessary to advocate for and discus health issues. Communicate with team members as to findings.
- In urgent/emergent situations, you may receive phone calls outside of routine working hours regarding individuals assigned to your caseload.
- Attend meetings with management, staff, families and clinicians to discuss any health related issues regarding consumers served.
- Develop individual specific nursing plans and protocols as needed. Update and revise these documents to reflect changes in consumer status.
- Supervises AMAP administration of prescribed medication and routine treatments in accordance with federal and state regulations and agency policy. Administers STAT medication and treatments as prescribed. Participates in in-services and trains AMAPs as needed. Completed AMAP certification, recertification and decertification processes as necessary.
- Perform other Duties as assigned.
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred not required.
AHRC New York City provides services and advocacy for people who are neurodiverse, supporting over 15,000 individuals annually through programs that foster independent living, education, employment opportunities, and community participation. It also campaigns for changes in laws and public policy to improve access and equity. Guided by Equalism, it operates with a 5,000-strong staff in a family-governed structure and has worked for more than 70 years. Its goal is to help neurodiverse people lead full, equitable lives and to mobilize government, businesses, foundations, and the public to advance Equalism.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$20K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1950
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NYS $15M supported employment expansion and NYSARC $50K workforce grants directly fund operations.
- JPMorgan Chase Neurodiversity Hiring Network and Google.org AI partnership amplify employment advocacy.
- NYC DOE 20% mainstream enrollment increase validates AHRC's inclusive education advocacy strategy.
What critics are saying
- NYS OPWDD funding cuts reduce reimbursements 10-15%, prioritizing institutional over community care.
- DOH investigation triggers $2M fine and enrollment cap from unlicensed staff ratio violations.
- Robin Hood Foundation redirects $10M IDD grants to for-profit neurodiversity startups like Specialisterne.
What makes AHRC NYC unique
- 70+ year legacy as family-governed organization with 5,000 staff serving 15,000 annually.
- Integrated advocacy model combining direct services, policy change, and systemic equity work.
- Comprehensive support across education, employment, housing, and community integration programs.
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Company News
CQL: AHRC New York City receives 2025 CQL Award of Excellence. Organizational initiatives recognized for addressing staff development and expanding residential options. In recognition of two organizational initiatives with a transformative impact, The Council on Quality and Leadership, (CQL) is honoring AHRC New York City with a 2025 CQL Award of Excellence. AHRC NYC's organizational initiatives enhance the professional development of its employees and advance the utilization of technology in residential settings to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Both programs from AHRC New York City demonstrate the organization's focus on supporting staff, improving services, and transforming lives. "These are innovative, intentional efforts by AHRC New York City to better support staff and enhance quality of life," says Mary Kay Rizzolo, President and CEO of The Council on Quality and Leadership. "We want to congratulate everyone from AHRC New York City for receiving this award. It's a testament to their continuous commitment to quality improvement." AHRC New York City: Advocating for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.
AHRC NYC's Business Appreciation event is an evening dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace.
For five years, AHRC New York City has partnered with NYC Health + Hospitals, and now New York State Office of Mental Health and NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to enable people with developmental disabilities, autism and suspected IDD and autism, who have co-occurring mental health diagnoses, to exit unnecessary hospital stays and move into a community transition program, one with intensive clinical and case management supports.
AHRC New York City, a family-governed organization committed to advocating for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead full and equitable lives, is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website: www.ahrcnyc.org.
AHRC NYC launches Leadership Development Training Series.