Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Program (ALL 5 BOROUGHS) - AHRC NYC

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and discover your passion.

AHRC New York City is seeking Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for their Day Programs in ALL FIVE BOROUGHS. The pay rate for this position is between $17-$18 per hour depending on driving status. In addition, this position comes with a very generous benefit package which includes FULL MEDICAL INS. PAID BY AHRC NYC at NO COST TO YOU!, vision and dental plans, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, a 403(b)retirement plan with a matching benefit, health savings accounts, and other discount programs. 

The weekly schedule is Monday thru Friday, 8hrs shift

Responsibilities:

• Work with participants by assisting them to learn and develop social skills, daily living skills and habits.
• Accompany participants to appointments, community outings, and other activities.
• Complete progress notes and make entries into the daily log book.

• Personal and/or Professional experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written form in English.
• 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with program participants, families, staff and community agencies.
• High School diploma or GED is required.

Benefits:

• Full Medical Ins. Paid by Company (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
• Employee discount
• Health savings account

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

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.