DSP Day Program - All 5 Boroughs
AHRC NYC•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
AHRC New York City is seeking Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for their Adult Day Programs in All Five Boroughs. 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, and hands-on work experience are all reasons to become an AHRC NYC DSP.
Requirements
- 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.
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)
Benefits
- Free Medical Insurance (Single & Family Plans) - Paid by Company at No Cost to Employee for Full-Time positions
- Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation) for Full-Time positions
- Paid Training
- Dental insurance for Full-Time positions
- Vision insurance for Full-Time positions
- Tuition Reimbursement for Full-Time positions
- Referral program for Full-Time positions
- 403(b) retirement plan for Full-Time positions
- 403(b) company match for Full-Time positions
- Life insurance for Full-Time positions
- Paid orientation for Full-Time positions
- Employee discounts for Full-Time positions
- Health savings account for Full-Time positions
- $2,000 bonus upon completion and passing of AHRC Defensive Driving class
- $2,000 bonus upon completion of AMAP training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
