AHRC NYC is holding a HIRING EVENT looking for Full -Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our STATEN ISLAND Group home residences. We are seeking patient, understanding, and team oriented people to support people with I/DD in community participation, advocacy and building meaningful relationships.
DATE & TIME: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5TH from 10AM-1PM
LOCATION: Recruiter will provide specific address to qualified candidates.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE: $20-$20.36 per hour based on driving status. In addition, this position comes with a very generous and comprehensive Benefit package which includes FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS! See additional Benefit information below.
POSITIONS TO BE FILLED:
Full-Time 40hr Evening Shifts: 2pm-10pm...Drivers License Required.
Weekend availability needed for most positions!
Why become a 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
- Flexible schedules that fit with a second job or school schedule.
- Paid Training
Responsibilities:
- The oversight of all safety and health considerations
- Promoting skill development, interests, and hobbies
- Assisting with Adult Daily Living skills (ADLs)
- Other personalized responsibilities including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, etc.
- Personal or Professional experience supporting People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) preferred.
- Professionalism; integrity; excellent communication skills. Patience is a MUST!
- Willingness to support people's preferences for community, activities, work, leisure activities, the exercise of their rights etc. in various settings.
- Ability to use a computer for data entry.
- High school education/GED, highly preferred.
Benefits:
- FREE Medical Insurance! (Single & Family plans)
- Paid Training
- Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending account
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 403(b) match
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Referral program
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.