Direct Support Pro — DailyPay & Community Impact (Queens)

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation

403(b) retirement with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Discounts on travel, entertainment, or

Job summary

YAI in Queens, NY is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across homes, day programs, and community settings. You will support daily living activities, assist with personal care, and help implement treatment plans in collaboration with the team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, participating in trainings, promoting independence, and facilitating community integration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• I/DD field experience is a plus, DSP 2 requires 1-2 years.
• Valid NY State Driver’s License may be required depending on the position.
• Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services including counseling, ADLs training, personal care, medical, dietary, social, recreational and other needs.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
• Support with intimate care functions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships.
• Participate in development of treatment plans.
• Crisis intervention and management.
• Complete mandatory trainings (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving).
• Meet and demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Assist people we support in maximizing strengths, interests, and abilities.
• Facilitate community integration, recreational activities and socialization.
• Complete documentation for compliance and billing.
• Train/present to a team.
• Take on additional tasks as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

I/DD field experience (DSP 2: 1-2 years)

NY State Driver’s License may be required

Tuberculosis test mandatory

Job description

YAI in Queens, NY is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across homes, day programs, and community settings. You will support daily living activities, assist with personal care, and help implement treatment plans in collaboration with the team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, participating in trainings, promoting independence, and facilitating community integration.