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IMMEDIATE HIRING! DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (DSP) ..... $18 - $20/HR. FREE TRAINING & FREE MEDICAL!

3PM-11PM and OVERNIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE In ALL FIVE BOROUGHS!

Driver's License Required for most 3pm-11pm shifts positions!

Drivers license NOT Required for Overnight shift!

AHRC NYC is looking to immediately hire Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for Full-time and Part-time positions in ALL FIVE BOROUGHS. The pay rate is between $18-$20 per hour depending on residence placement. In addition, this position comes with a low-to-no cost, comprehensive health benefit package which is just one way that AHRC New York City supports the wellbeing of our employees and their families. We also offer generous paid time off, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan with a matching benefit, flexible spending accounts, and discount programs. Our wellness offerings include an employee assistance program, Twill mental health platform and cash rewards for healthy behavior.

The Rewards of being a DSP! Do you enjoy helping others, the feeling one gets from improving the quality of life for others. If building long lasting meaningful relationships and helping others with community inclusion is something you would enjoy....then being a DSP is the position you are looking for.

Essential 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Personal or Professional experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), highly preferred

• Professionalism; integrity; excellent communication skills. Patience is a MUST!

• Drivers License Required for most day and evening positions!

• Willingness to support people's preferences for community, activities, work, leisure activities, the exercise of their rights etc. in various settings.

• High school education/GED or equivalent required.

• Ability to stay alert and awake at all times; use a computer for data entry.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)