Direct Support Professional Internship - Astoria Achieve Program

Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC), Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to earn college credits

Hands-on experience in nonprofit sector

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional Intern for the Astoria Achieve Program. The internship, focused on helping individuals with autism, offers hands-on experience and promotes skills such as communication and professional behavior. Applicants should possess strong commitment to ethical standards, punctuality, and respect for individuals' rights. This is an unpaid, part-time role with flexible hours. Resumes can be sent via email.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for interacting with individuals.
• Ability to commit to ethical standards and policies.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals during day programs according to established treatment plans.
• Promote health, safety, and emotional well-being of individuals.
• Help individuals develop work readiness skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Commitment to ethics

Relationship building

Job description

Direct Support Professional Internship - Astoria Achieve Program

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: DIREC008216

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• Posted : February 26, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Astoria, NY 11106, USA

Description

As a QSAC intern you will acquire hands –on job skills as well as knowledge of issues, social needs, and public policy areas and knowledge about people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

This is an unpaid internship. You are able to earn college credits but most be approved by your college institute.

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for assisting individuals we support during day program in accordance with an established treatment plan. This role is part of the Achieve Program, which emphasizes the importance of building work readiness skills while promoting independence and integrating into the community through recreational outings and Volunteer Training opportunities. They will abide by the Direct Support Professional Code of Ethics at all times.

Specific Responsibilities

• Complete required QSAC orientation.
• Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals.
• Uphold the standards set by the NADSP Code of Ethics.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is expected.
• Safeguard and respect the confidentiality of the individuals and their families.
• Assist the individuals to develop and maintain relationships.
• Help individuals build work readiness skills, such as but not limited to, computer literacy, professional behavior and communication skills.
• Promote and protect the health, safety and emotional well-being of the individuals.
• Commit to person centered supports and honor the personality, preferences, culture and strengths of the individuals.
• Work in partnership with others to support all individuals to lead self-directed lives.
• Commitment to company values and adherence to policies.
• Implement and adhere to established treatment plans.
• Ensure that people exercise their rights and that rights are not unnecessarily restricted.
• Ensure people are treated with dignity and respect.
• Participate in annual and required evaluation process.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management.

*This internship has flexible hours (15-21 hours a week) and is unpaid.*

This is a 12 week or 3 month Internship program.

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

To Apply: Please send resume to [e-mail]

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