Compassionate Direct Support Specialist

YAI; New Jersey; On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; 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

Job summary

YAI is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living and community activities. Follow person-centered plans, support communication, and help with personal care, nutrition and transportation.

Weekend schedule is Saturday–Sunday, 7am–3pm, with compensation at $19 per hour. Work involves supervising safety, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote quality of life for the

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and
• Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals with/without assistance; lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes.
• Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions.
• Ability to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids.
• Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported within 120 days.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program.

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, building positive relationships.
• Supports people to meet personal goals and quality of life.
• Supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times.
• Provides health, wellness and safety supervision and crisis management.
• Supports individuals per individualized service and behavior support plans.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment.
• Utilizes safe handling procedures and infection control protocols.
• Assists with ADLs, including personal care, meals, laundry and transportation.
• Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior.
• Communicates updates with families and external providers as directed.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Initiative

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Workday

Digital Agency (DA)

Job description

YAI is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living and community activities. Follow person-centered plans, support communication, and help with personal care, nutrition and transportation.

Weekend schedule is Saturday–Sunday, 7am–3pm, with compensation at $19 per hour. Work involves supervising safety, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote quality of life for the