Direct Support Professional

Job Description

AHRC New York City is looking for Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for their Adult Day Programs in All Five Boroughs. We are seeking patient, understanding, and team oriented people to support people with I/DD in community participation, advocacy and building meaningful relationships.

Full-time Positions Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am -3:30pm (35 hours per week).

Pay rate: $20 per hour plus a very generous and comprehensive Benefit packet which includes Free Medical Insurance! Paid by Company at No Cost to you! See additional Benefit information below.

In addition, the following Bonuses are available depending on the Programs needs.

• $2,000 upon completion and passing of AHRC Defensive Driving class
• $2,000 upon completion of AMAP training

Part-Time Positions Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am -2:30pm (30 hours per week).

Pay Rate: $20 per hour....NO BENEFITS!

Why become an AHRC NYC DSP! 

• The reward of helping others and building long lasting relationships
• The feeling one gets from improving the quality of life for others. 
• Job Stability and Career advancement.
• Paid Training
• Hands on work experience 

Responsibilities:

• Support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives and becoming active members of their communities.
• The oversight of all safety and health considerations
• Promoting skill development, interests, and hobbies
• Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Personal and/or Professional experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of Home and Community Based Waiver, and the ability to keep up to date pertaining to such knowledge, and interpret same.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
• Reasonable flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to the scheduling needs of the individual.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with program participants, families, staff and community agencies.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written form in English.

Additional Information

Benefits: For Full-Time positions only!

• FREE Medical Ins.! (Single & Family Plans)
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Employee discounts
• Flexible Spending account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.