Direct Support Professional - Day Program (Adult Services)

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

403(b) company match

Life insurance

Paid orientation

Employee discounts

Health savings account

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for their Adult Day Programs in All Five Boroughs. Full-time schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30am–3:30pm (35 hours/week) with pay rate of $18 per hour and a generous benefits package including free medical insurance.

Part-time schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30am–2:30pm (30 hours/week) at $20 per hour; benefits are not included. Responsibilities include supporting individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed

Qualifications

• 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.
• High School diploma or GED is preferred.

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)

Skills

English communication

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

AHRC New York City is seeking Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for their Adult Day Programs in All Five Boroughs. Full-time schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30am–3:30pm (35 hours/week) with pay rate of $18 per hour and a generous benefits package including free medical insurance.

Part-time schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30am–2:30pm (30 hours/week) at $20 per hour; benefits are not included. Responsibilities include supporting individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed