DSP Day Program - All 5 Boroughs

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is hiring full- and part-time Direct Support Professionals for adult day programs across all five boroughs. DSPs support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community participation, advocacy, building relationships, and leading self-directed lives. The position includes safety and health oversight, assistance with daily living, and support for participants’ skill development and interests. Full-time roles are scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (35 hours per week) and pay $20 per hour, with benefits. Part-time roles are scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (30 hours per week) and pay $20 per hour, with no benefits. Depending on program needs, bonuses of $2,000 are available upon completion and passing of the AHRC Defensive Driving class and $2,000 upon completion of AMAP training. AHRC also offers paid training, hands-on work experience, job stability, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of Home and Community Based Waiver requirements, ability to keep this knowledge up to date, and ability to interpret the requirements.
Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
Reasonable flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to an individual’s scheduling needs.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with program participants, families, staff, and community agencies.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.

Nice To Haves

Personal and/or professional experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives and becoming active members of their communities.
Oversee safety and health considerations.
Promote skill development, interests, and hobbies.
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).

Benefits

Free medical insurance for full-time positions, including single and family plans.
Paid time off (sick, personal, and 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.
Flexible Spending account for full-time positions.
Potential $2,000 bonus upon completion and passing of AHRC Defensive Driving class, depending on program needs.
Potential $2,000 bonus upon completion of AMAP training, depending on program needs.