DSP Residential - All 5 Boroughs
About this role
Company Description
AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated
Job Description
AHRC NYC is looking to immediately hire Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for their Residential Group Homes in ALL FIVE BOROUGHS.
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.
- Paid Training
- Being part of team
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Additional Information
Benefits
- FREE Medical Ins. Paid by Company...No Cost to Employee! (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
- 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company at a glance
AHRC New York City is a Chapter of The Arc New York.
Our Vision
A socially just world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated.
Our Mission
Advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.
Equity for People with Disabilities
We’re fiercely committed to achieving equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City.
At AHRC New York City we support more than 15,000 people annually under our guiding principle of equity for people with disabilities. We uphold the highest standards in supporting people to lead full and equitable lives and are part of a social justice movement grounded in our common humanity.
Our 5,000 staff are devoted to the highest levels of excellence and innovation in all aspects of their work to actively create a world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated.
We’re meeting our objectives by not only providing supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, but by also calling for change in legislation and public policy, and advocating for better education, living arrangements, prospects for work and fuller lives in the community.
We’re an over 75-year-old family governed organization, among the very best champions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City and beyond.
The number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is great as are the inequities they face in a world that still perpetuates an “us and them” mentality.
Now more than ever, we call upon government, corporations, foundations and the public to join us so we can effectively advocate and achieve equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Top Benefits
- Free medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health savings account
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