Direct Support Pro — Impactful Care, Flexible Shifts, DailyPay

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; Setauket (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay available

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

403(b) retirement

Life insurance

Job summary

YAI is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Setauket, NY for full-time residential program locations. The role focuses on assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, upholding rights, and promoting daily living skills within a supportive team.

Base pay with 11% differential is $19.05/hr to $22.81/hr depending on shift, with full benefits including medical, dental, and retirement options. Join a mission-driven organization impacting lives daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of Direct Support Professional experience.
• Ability to meet physical demands and lift/push as needed.
• Effective written and oral communication skills for billing and documentation.
• Willingness to obtain required trainings and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in maximizing strengths and goals while upholding rights.
• Provide emotional support and facilitate activities for socialization.
• Supervise and protect individuals, follow safety and behavior support plans.
• Document services and maintain logs and records for billing.

Skills

Direct Support

Communication

Empathy

Education

HS diploma or its educational equivalent

Job description

YAI is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Setauket, NY for full-time residential program locations. The role focuses on assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, upholding rights, and promoting daily living skills within a supportive team.

Base pay with 11% differential is $19.05/hr to $22.81/hr depending on shift, with full benefits including medical, dental, and retirement options. Join a mission-driven organization impacting lives daily.