Job Description

AHRC New York City is seeking Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for their Day Programs in ALL FIVE BOROUGHS .

Pay Rate : $ 17 per hour .... after 6 months increased to $18 per hour. In addition, upon completion and passing of AHRC's Defensive Driving course you will receive an extra $2000 annually. Plus this position comes with a low cost, comprehensive benefit package...see Benefit information below.

** Schedule - __ Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm.**

_ Responsibilities:_

• Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) will:
• Support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives.
• Supports individual with disabilities in becoming valued members of their communities.
• Supports behavior that enhances inclusion in their communities.
• Provide direct training and support in individuals’ home and/or community.
• Empowers individual and their family by providing the support and information necessary to make informed choices and decisions.
• Collaborate with individuals and others to plan and implement supports that build upon individual strengths, choices and capabilities.
• Develop and expand meaningful community opportunities.
• Work with the supervisor on developing and implementing an effective plan, and will ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations, agency policies, and agency values.
• Helps build the self–esteem and assertiveness necessary to lead a self-determining life.
• Use formal and informal methods to learn about the needs, interests and desires of individual.
• Assists individual in identifying the formal and informal supports available in his/her community, family and social network and works with the individual to develop and sustain relationships with friends, family and community members.
• Assists the individual in managing every day aspects of life by utilizing habilitative strategies and providing supports in a manner that builds on individual strengths and capabilities and maximizes choices.
• Pursues opportunities for professional growth and shares knowledge and resources with others. Assists the individual to overcome challenges through effective advocacy and the facilitation of self-advocacy.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written form in English.

Additional Information

** Benefits:**

• **Full Medical Ins. Paid by Company....No Cost to You! (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 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.