We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Queens locations. The ideal candidate possesses a wide range of skills and is eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the supports needed, DSPs may work in a person's home, in their family's home, in a YAI residence, at a day habilitation center, or out in the community.
YAI's Mission: Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI? Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you! Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
Key Responsibilities: To provide direct care services as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of counseling, training in ADLs (Assisted Daily Living skills), assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program. Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support. Support with intimate care functions. Build and maintain positive relationships. Participating in development of treatment plans. Crisis intervention and management. Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills. Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies. Assist the people we support in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities through teaching, self-advocacy, and emotional support. Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization. Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing. Training/presenting to a team. Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field. Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position. Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.
Location: Little Neck, NY - Glenwood IRA Schedule: Part time Sat & Sun 11 pm - 7 am Benefits: DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today! Tuition reimbursement Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for full-time positions) Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time 403(b) retirement with employer match Life insurance and long-term disability Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Compensation: $16.50/hour to $16.50/hour All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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