From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining AHRC New York City, a nonprofit chapter of The Arc New York that advocates for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
You can work as a school RN at Astoria Blue Feather with children ages 3–5 who have developmental disabilities—health records, first aid, referrals, and family counseling in a special-education setting.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2025Source: ahrcnyc.orgNursing here sits inside IDD services—clinical evaluations alongside nutrition, podiatry, and therapy teams for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
For experienced nursesSources
Tuition assistance is part of the stated benefits package if you want to keep studying while you work.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: ahrcnyc.org
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Intern review cited supportive supervision and co-workers; internship system described as a little disorganized
AHRC New York City · employer research
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As of 2026-06-30Source: glassdoor.sg- Career development
Employer states outstanding opportunities for personal and professional growth; Glassdoor notes internal promotion exists but paths/training often unclear
AHRC New York City · employer research
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- Tuition support
Tuition assistance included in benefits package
AHRC New York City · employer research
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As of 2026Source: ahrcnyc.org- Scheduling
Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions with flexible schedules; employee reviews also cite flexible schedule as a pro
AHRC New York City · employer research
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Benefits
Vacation, sick, and personal days; comprehensive health insurance; commuter benefits; tuition assistance; 403(b); FSA; retail, gym, and entertainment discounts.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$20.00/hr
Direct Care Worker (Non-Profit) - All Five Boroughs
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
$20.00-$21.96/hr
DSP Residential - All 5 Boroughs hourly range
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
$18.00/hr
Direct Support Professional (Per Diem) - Homecare All 5 Boroughs
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Glassdoor compensation and benefits category rating 2.2/5 (397 reviews); no RN dollar amounts stated
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Indeed pay and benefits 3.2/5 (568 reviews); reviewers cite stagnant/insufficient pay vs workload
As of 2026-07-24
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- Benefits
Former Camp Anne employee described very poor nurse pay rate and use of low-paid students vs professionals
As of 2014-09-10
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The units
School Nurse - Astoria Blue Feather (Special Education)
School RN for children ages 3-5 with developmental disabilities; health records, first aid/OSHA training, referrals, counseling, protocols.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedClinical / Nursing evaluations (IDD services)
AHRC offers nursing, nutrition, podiatry and OT/PT/speech evaluations among clinical services for people with IDD.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: ahrcnyc.orgCamp Anne
Former employee review referenced a nurse role at Camp Anne with concerns about pay and staffing with students.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall ratings average
- Glassdoor overall 3.0/5 from 397 reviews with 33% recommending; Indeed overall 3.5/5 from 568 reviews.
Sources
- Compensation dissatisfaction
- Lowest Glassdoor category is compensation/benefits (2.2); Indeed reviewers say pay and benefits lag workload and mental toll.
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- Management concerns
- Reviews commonly cite ineffective leadership, poor communication, and weak supervisor accountability; senior management rated 2.1 on Glassdoor.
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More review themes
- Meaningful IDD work and grateful clients
- Employees value supportive colleagues, purpose serving people with intellectual disabilities, and grateful clients and families.
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- Work-life balance and workload stress
- Work-life balance rated about mid-scale; high workload and stress reported alongside schedule flexibility depending on location/role.
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- Disorganization
- Some describe atmosphere or internship systems as disorganized and lacking motivation.
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- Benefits and flexibility positives
- Pros include flexible schedule, good benefits, understanding management in some roles, and time/location flexibility.
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- Bronx location sentiment weaker
- Bronx-filtered Glassdoor subset shows 3.6 rating but only 8% would recommend and 9% positive business outlook (21 reviews).
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Compensation is the weakest mark on review sites—Glassdoor rates pay and benefits 2.2/5, and Indeed reviewers say pay feels stagnant against the workload and mental toll.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Queens, NY
A sprawling mosaic of cultures and cuisines, Queens is New York City's most diverse borough. From Flushing's bustling Asian food courts to Astoria's waterfront taverns, a nursing transplant can find community instantly. The subway and bus grid make hospital commutes manageable across this vibrant, ever-changing landscape.
Browse roles in Queens- State price level · New York
- 8% above the national average
- State index 107.9 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Roles from AHRC New York City
Astoria Blue Feather Registered School Nurse
$76,000–$85,000/year
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- ahrcnyc.org/about/careers
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- ahrcnyc.org/author/ahrc-new-york-city/page/3
The short version · as of 2025
- ahrcnyc.org/about/faqs
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- ahrcnyc.org/news/press/cision-centers-health-care-business-office-receives-recognition-for-inclusivity
The short version · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/AHRC-New-York-City-Bronx-NY-Reviews-EI_IE456300.0,18_IL.19,27_IC1132197.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/AHRC-New-York-City-Reviews-E456300.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-AHRC-New-York-City-E456300-RVW4945104.htm
Nursing here · as of 2014-09-10
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-AHRC-New-York-City-E456300-RVW9360322.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026-06-30
- indeed.com/cmp/Ahrc-New-York-City/reviews
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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