DSP Day Program (PerDiem) Brooklyn
Part-timeBROOKLYN, NYPer Diem / Part-time$20/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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AHRC New York City seeks compassionate, dedicated Per-Diem Direct Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in its Brooklyn day programs. The role supports individuals in leading self-directed lives and participating in their communities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for 30 hours per week, at $20 per hour. The posting notes potential full-time employment with benefits based on performance.
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Company DescriptionAHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Job DescriptionAHRC New York City is seeking compassionate and dedicated Per-Diem Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in our adult day programs. Location: Brooklyn Programs.Job Type: Per-Diem (with potential to become Full-Time with Full Benefits based on performance).Pay Rate: $20 per hour.Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (30 hours a week).Why become an AHRC NYC DSP! The reward of helping others and building long lasting relationships.The feeling one gets from improving the quality of life for others.Job stability and Career advancement.Hands on work experience.Paid training.Responsibilities: Support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives and becoming active members of their communities.The oversight of all safety and health considerationsPromoting skill development, interests, and hobbiesAssisting with Adult Daily Living skills (ADLs) Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required.Experience personal of professional working with individuals with disabilities preferred.Knowledge of Home and Community-Based Waiver services is a plus.Understanding of Person-Centered Planning.Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.Flexibility to meet the scheduling needs of individuals.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, staff, and community agencies. Additional InformationAHRC 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,274 open Direct Support Professional jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20/hr
- New York median$19–20/hr725 hourly ranges
- US median$18–19/hr1,852 hourly ranges
This rate, $20/hr, is 3% above the New York median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Direct Support Professional hourly ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 750 open Direct Support Professional jobs in New York and 2,274 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- Direct Support Professional postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (431 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,457 of the 2,274 open Direct Support Professional jobs (64%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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