DSP Residential - All 5 Boroughs
About The Position
AHRC New York City is hiring full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals for residential group homes across all five boroughs. DSPs support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) with community participation, advocacy, and building meaningful relationships. The role calls for patient, understanding, team-oriented people who are willing to support individuals’ preferences and rights in various settings. Positions are available on evening shifts (3 p.m.–11 p.m. or 2 p.m.–10 p.m., 40 hours), day shifts (7 a.m.–3 p.m., 40 hours), and weekend or weekday overnight shifts (11 p.m.–9 a.m., 40 or 30 hours). A driver’s license is required for day and evening shifts but not for overnight shifts. Compensation is $20–$21.96 per hour depending on residence placement, position, and driving status. The organization describes its benefits package as low-cost and comprehensive and offers free medical insurance for single and family plans. AHRC NYC highlights the opportunity to help others, build lasting relationships, improve people’s quality of life, gain hands-on work experience, work flexible schedules, receive paid training, and be part of a team. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and states that applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Requirements
- Professionalism and integrity.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Patience.
- Willingness to support people’s preferences and rights in various settings.
- Ability to use a computer for data entry.
- A driver’s license is required for day and evening shifts; it is not required for overnight shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Personal or professional experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is preferred.
- High school education or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee safety and health considerations.
- Promote skill development, interests, and hobbies.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Provide other personalized support, including cooking, cleaning, and hygiene assistance.
- Support people’s preferences for community participation, activities, work, leisure, exercise of their rights, and other choices in various settings.
Benefits
- Free medical insurance for single and family plans, paid by the company at no cost to the employee.
- Paid time off, including sick, personal, and vacation time.
- Paid training.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Referral program.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- 403(b) company match.
- Life insurance.
- Paid orientation.
- Employee discounts.
- Health savings account.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
