DSP Paid Internship Program - NYC Youth (18-24yrs. old)

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 2026Classroom Locations:Lower Manhattan at 83 Maiden Lane Staten Island at 25 Victory Blvd, 3rd FloorPROGRAM 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 assistanceDaily Lunch and Metro card● Assistance in accessing necessary services and benefits● In-person, small group sessions with individualized attention● Counseling and social/emotional supportSkim through our informational video to see if our Advance & Earn GED program aligns with your goals: https://youtu.be/wsgnmC3TIo?si=kiG-t4aEUD4Q589B