DSP Day Program All 5 Boroughs

AHRC NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Single & Family Medical Insurance

Paid Training

Paid time off (sick, personal, vacation)

Job summary

An organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities is seeking Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals in New York City. The role involves assisting individuals to lead self-directed lives and provides a competitive pay rate of $17-$18 per hour along with comprehensive benefits including free medical insurance and paid training.

Qualifications

• Personal and/or professional experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to establish working relationships with program participants, families, and staff.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives.
• Oversee safety and health considerations.
• Promote skill development and interests.

Skills

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Communication skills in English

Flexibility in work hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 . **

Pay Rate: $17-$18per hour...plus possible bonuses depending on needs of program. See bonus information below. In addition, this position comes with a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

• Starting Rate: $17 per hour

• After 6 Months: Increases to $18 per hour (if in good standing)

• Bonuses (depends on driving status & program needs):

• $2,000 annually upon completion and passing of AHRC Defensive Driving class

• $2,000 annually upon completion of AMAP training

Full-time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Part-time schedule: Monday -Friday 8:30am -2:30pm.

Why become an AHRC NYC DSP!

• The reward of helping others and building long lasting relationships
• The feeling one gets from improving the quality of life for others.
• Hands on work experience
• Job Stability and Career advancement.
• Paid Training
• FREE Single & Family Medical Insurance!

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 Adult Daily Living skills (ADLs)

Qualifications:
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 required.

Additional Information

** Benefits : for Full-time positions only!**

• **Full Medical Ins. Paid by Company....No Cost to You! (Single & Family Plans) **
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Health savings account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Compensation:
$17-$17