About the Role
AHRC NYC is seeking Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for their Manhattan ICF residence. This role involves supporting neurodivergent children and adults, promoting their skill development, and assisting with daily living activities.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of all safety and health considerations
- Promoting skill development, interests, and hobbies
- Assisting with Adult Daily Living skills (ADLs)
- Cooking, cleaning, hygiene, etc.
Requirements
- 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
- Weekend availability required for most positions
- Driver's license required for 40hr Evening shift (2pm-10pm)
- Driver's license NOT required for overnight shifts
Skills
- Communication skills
- Data entry
Location
- Manhattan
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Education Level
- High school education/GED, highly preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $20.60-$20.96 per hour
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
About the Company
- AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services.
- A family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do.
- Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
