Direct Support Professional (Employment Skills) - Bronx

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and discover your passion.

AHRC NYC is seeking to hire a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for their Bronx Day Program. In this role, you will focus on enhancing participants' employability by developing their work behaviors and employment skills, fostering independence, and supporting personal growth.

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm (Occasional weekends and overtime available to support supplemental program until 5:00 PM)

Pay Rate: $18.10 per hour 

Responsibilities:

• Assist participants in learning and developing social, daily living, and work-related skills.
• Develop and expand meaningful community opportunities.
• Transport participants to and from their residences, as well as to appointments, social outings, and other scheduled activities.
• Transport participants to appointments, social outings, and other activities.
• Complete and maintain daily progress reports.
• Occasionally serve as a job coach, providing guidance and support in real-world work settings.

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license Required
• Reasonable flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to the scheduling needs of the individual.
• Experience working with or mentoring people to improve employment skills a plus
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written form in English.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with program participants, families, staff and community agencies.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
• High School diploma or GED is required.

Benefits:

• Full Medical Ins. Paid by Company (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
• Employee discount
• Health savings account

AHRC New York City provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (with or without sexual conduct), age, disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as established by law.