Direct Support Professional (Per-Diem) Day Program - Manhattan, Queen, Brooklyn & Bronx - 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 Per-Diem Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our Day Programs in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx. The salary for this position is between $17-$18 per hour depending on driving status. This position has the potential to become Full-Time with Full Benefits if in good standing after a 3-6 month probation period.

Work schedule: Weekdays 8:30am-2:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives.
• Supports individual with disabilities in becoming valued members of their communities.
• Supports behavior that enhances inclusion in their communities.
• Provide direct training and support in individuals’ home and/or community.
• Empowers individual and their family by providing the support and information necessary to make informed choices and decisions.
• Collaborate with individuals and others to plan and implement supports that build upon individual strengths, choices and capabilities.
• Work with the supervisor on developing and implementing an effective plan, and will ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations, agency policies, and agency values.
• Use formal and informal methods to learn about the needs, interests and desires of individual.
• Assists individual in identifying the formal and informal supports available in his/her community, family and social network and works with the individual to develop and sustain relationships with friends, family and community members.

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• One year 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.
• Ability to organize work with self and others

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.