DSP (Employment Skills) - Brooklyn

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

AHRC NYC is seeking to hire an Direct Support Professional (DSP) for their Brooklyn Day Program. The main focus of this role will be to enhance the participant's employability by working on work behavior and employment skills.

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30pm

Pay Rate: Starting at $17/hr ($18 after 6 months)

Responsibilities:

• Support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives.
• Enhancing participant employability by instructing work behaviors and skills.
• Complete daily progress reports.
• 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.

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

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

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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.