DSP Home Care (Per Diem) - All 5 Boroughs
About The Position
AHRC New York City's Home Care division is seeking Per-Diem Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to staff residences across the Five Boroughs. This role involves supporting neurodivergent individuals (those with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) in community participation, advocacy, and building meaningful relationships. DSPs will teach, provide counseling, problem-solve, and assist with Activities of Daily Living such as meal preparation, cleaning, and personal hygiene. The position requires overseeing the safety and health of individuals supported, promoting skill development, and exploring their interests and hobbies. Work may be on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting across various environments.
Requirements
- Professionalism, integrity, excellent communication skills, patience, sensitivity and commitment to working with the I/DD population.
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent, or completion of certification in the following areas: HHA, CNA, PCA.
- Willingness to support people’s preference for community, activities, work, leisure activities, the exercising of their rights, etc. in various settings.
- Must be willing to teach, provide counseling, be capable of problem solving, and willing to assist or complete Activities of Daily Living (i.e. preparing meals, cleaning, attending to hygiene needs).
- Must provide the oversight of all safety and health considerations for the person supported while promoting skill development and exploring the person’s interest and hobbies.
- Must be willing to work with a person supported on a one to one basis, or work with people supported in a group setting across a variety of environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the I/DD population is Preferred but Not Required.
- Bilingual is a plus (i.e. Spanish, Creole, Russian, Mandarin)
Responsibilities
- Support people with I/DD in community participation, advocacy and building meaningful relationships.
- Teach, provide counseling, and problem-solve.
- Assist or complete Activities of Daily Living (i.e., preparing meals, cleaning, attending to hygiene needs).
- Provide oversight of all safety and health considerations for the person supported.
- Promote skill development and explore the person’s interests and hobbies.
- Work with a person supported on a one-to-one basis, or work with people supported in a group setting across a variety of environments.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
