Careers

Careers

About Us
Harris Hands Community Services Inc. was started in 2008 by our Founder and CEO, LaTanya Harris. Harris Hands Community Services, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive services to individuals diagnosed with I/DD. We are based in the Bronx, New York, and service people throughout the Metro New York area. LaTanya Harris was inspired to start the organization after working with the I/DD population for many years and noticing that there was a need for diverse and comprehensive services in New York City. The organization started out providing Medicaid Service Coordination and has now grown to include services such as Community Habilitation, In- Home Respite, Holiday Respite, Afterschool Respite, Without Walls Day habilitation, Supplemental Without Walls Day Habilitation and Self Direction/Fiscal Intermediary (FI) services for individuals with I/DD.

Benefits
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision & Dental insurance
  • 403B Retirement Program
 
Schedule
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability
Are you team Harris Hands? We would love to have you on board! Please complete the application here.

Current Openings:

In Home Services Direct Support Professional

 

Job Description

Community Habilitation and In-Home Respite Direct Support Professionals needed to provide Independent Living Skills to people diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home or in the community. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, compassionate and able to work independently.

Duties Include

Assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve goals and learn skills needed to become independent in their home and in the community. Provide caregivers with relief by providing supports to individuals assigned to them. DSPs will also perform additional duties as assigned.


Skills

Candidate must have experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and a high school diploma or GED. Candidate must be able to document services, so reading/writing skills are required. Computer proficiency required to enter data into online database system (Therap).

 



Comments

These are hourly positions which may (and in most cases) require you to work non-traditional work hours including evenings and weekends. Full Time, Part Time and per diem positions available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $16.48 per hour
Experience:

  • Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Required)
  • Work Location: Multiple Locations
Without Walls Day Hab Direct Support Professional

 

Job Description

Harris Hands Community Services, Inc. is currently looking for Driver/Direct Support Professionals for our Without Walls Day Habilitation Program. The Direct Support Professional position for the WOW Day Habilitation Program is Monday through Friday. The candidate will work from 7am to approximately 3pm daily. The Direct Support Professional must be able to drive a 15 passenger van, must be creative, a team player, flexible, have conflict resolution skills, and have the ability to complete paperwork in a timely manner. The ideal candidate must also be reliable and have a positive attitude and enjoy working with people that have intellectual disabilities.

Employees may be asked to work mandatory overtime. Serious inquiries only. 

Comments

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.54 per hour
Schedule:

 

  • Monday to Friday
    • Experience:

 

  • Driving a 15-passenger van: 1 year (Preferred)
    • License/Certification:

 

  • Driver’s License (Required)