Community Habilitation Specialist - DSP 2

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,650 - 30,835; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay available

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

403(b) retirement with employer match

Life insurance and long-term disability

Discounts on travel, entertainment, shopping and more

Job summary

YAI is hiring for a direct support role located in Tarrytown, New York. This position involves providing one-to-one support for individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and willingness to use their personal vehicle.

The role offers flexible full-time and part-time schedules and pays $19.05/hour, along with great benefits such as medical and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle required.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for work.
• Ability to travel in Westchester.
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one supports in community and home settings.
• Complete mandatory trainings based on the program and position.
• Ensure health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations.
• Assist people with ADLs and build positive relationships.
• Complete documentation to ensure compliance.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Basic computer knowledge

Basic written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or its educational equivalent

Job description

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Program

• Westchester Community Habilitation

Location

• Tarrytown - 677 White Plains Road

Schedule

• Full time, Part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning, afternoon, and evening schedules.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Using effective communication skills & time management skills.
• Providing one-to-one supports in community and home settings.
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills.
• Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support.
• Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs.
• Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
• Building Positive relationships.
• Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.
• Ensuring person centered plans are implemented.
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
• Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.
• Personal vehicle, car insurance.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for work.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic written and verbal communication.
• Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Ability to travel in Westchester.
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

Preferred Qualification Requirements

• High School diploma or its educational equivalent preferred.
• Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.

Benefits For Eligible Employees

• 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)
• 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. Check out our benefits page to learn more!

Compensation

• $19.05/hour - $19.05/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.