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 activities of daily living (ADLs)
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 preferred.
Benefits : For Full-Time positions only!
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
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offPerformance bonus
Additional Information
AHRC New York City is seeking Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for their Adult Day Programs in All Five Boroughs .
Full-time Positions Schedul e: Monday - Friday 8:30am -3:30pm (35 hours per week).
Pay rate : $18 per hour plus a very generous and comprehensive Benefit packet which includes Free Medical Insurance! Paid by Company at No Cost to you! See additional Benefit information below.
In addition, the following Bonuses are available depending on the Programs needs.
$2,000 upon completion and passing of AHRC Defensive Driving class
$2,000 upon completion of AMAP training
Part-Time Positions Schedule : Monday - Friday 8:30am -2:30pm (30 hours per week).
Pay Rate : $20 per hour....NO BENEFITS!
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.
Job Stability and Career advancement.
Paid Training
Hands on work experience