Direct Support Professional (Employment Skills) - Brooklyn

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 an Employment Skills 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: $17- $17.82 per hour based on education level plus an increase to $18 - $18.82 per hour after six months if in good standing. 

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

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.