AHRC NYC is looking to immediately hire Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our Residential Group Homes in ALL FIVE BOROUGHS. We are seeking patient, understanding, and team oriented people to support people with I/DD in community participation, advocacy and building meaningful relationships.
Compensation Package: $20-$21.96 per hour depending on residence placement, position and driving status. In addition, this position comes with a low cost, comprehensive benefit package which includes FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE! See additional Benefits below.
Positions available
Evening shifts(40hr): 3pm-11pm & 2pm-10pm....Drivers License required.
Day shift (40hr): 7am-3pm.....Driver's License required.
Weekend & Weekday Overnight shifts( 40&30hr): 11pm-9am.....Drivers License NOT required.
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
- Flexible schedules to fit with a second job or school schedule.
- Free Training and Career development
- Opportunity for Advancement
- FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE (Single & Family Plans)
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 preferred.
Benefits
- FREE Quality Medical Ins! (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
- Paid orientation
- Employee discounts
- Flexible Spending 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.