Direct Support Professional Internship

Job Description

AHRC NYC is seeking young adults (18-24yrs. old) to join their Advance & Earn (A&E) Direct Support Professional (DSP) program. The A&E program is a PAID Internship Program for NYC Youths (18-24) who are looking to become DSP's. DSP's provide vital assistance and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This Paid Internship program prepares NYC youth for a rewarding career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). Internships are available in all 5 boroughs.

 ENROLL NOW for the Fall Program which runs from September 2nd, 2025 through January 16th 2026

Classroom Locations:

Lower Manhattan at 83 Maiden Lane 

Staten Island at 25 Victory Blvd, 3rd Floor

PROGRAM PROVIDES:

● 20 weeks of high-level training with mentorship from industry leaders.

● Paid Internships at $18 per hour, Monday-Friday 15-25 hrs./wk. for up to 250 hours, in one of the top Non-Profit agencies in the field

● Nationally Recognized Certification from the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

●  Job placement assistance

Daily Lunch and Metro card

● Assistance in accessing necessary services and benefits

● In-person, small group sessions with individualized attention

● Counseling and social/emotional support

Skim through our informational video to see if our Advance & Earn GED program aligns with your goals: https://youtu.be/wsgnmC3TI_o?si=kiG-t4aEUD4Q589B

Qualifications

• Must be between the ages of 18-24 years old
• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must live in any of the five boroughs of New York City
• Must be out of school and have no post-secondary degree (Associates or above)
• Must be unemployed, or work less than 25 hours per week
• Are legally authorized to work in the United States