Direct Support Professional — DailyPay & Community Impact

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, holidays, and sick time

403(b) retirement with employer match

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Job summary

YAI in Queens is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care, ADL training, personal care, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities—helping them live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Duties may occur at a person's home, a family home, a YAI residence, a day habilitation center, or out in the community.

Education required: High School Diploma or GED; DSP 1 experience in I/DD is a plus; valid NY driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• For DSP 1: I/DD experience is a plus; for DSP 2: at least 1–2 years in I/DD.
• 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, ADL training, and personal care.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
• Support intimate care functions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships.
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
• Training/presenting to a team.
• Participate in development of treatment plans.
• 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.

Skills

Counseling

ADL training

Personal care

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

YAI in Queens is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care, ADL training, personal care, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities—helping them live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Duties may occur at a person's home, a family home, a YAI residence, a day habilitation center, or out in the community.

Education required: High School Diploma or GED; DSP 1 experience in I/DD is a plus; valid NY driver's license may be required.