Direct Support Professional DSP 1

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a Direct Support Professional in New York to provide care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves various responsibilities including personal care, training in daily living skills, and fostering positive relationships within the community. This is an entry-level position with flexible scheduling options and comprehensive benefits, ideal for compassionate individuals motivated to make a difference.

Benefits

DailyPay available

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

403(b) retirement with employer match

Life insurance

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in the I/DD field.
• Valid NY State Driver's License may be needed.
• Tuberculosis test mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services for individuals with I/DD.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness of supported individuals.
• Facilitate community integration and recreational activities.

Skills

Counseling

Training in ADLs

Crisis intervention

Relationship building

Community integration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Base pay range

$16.50/hr - $18.00/hr

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About The Position

We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Queens locations. The ideal candidate possesses a wide range of skills and is eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.

DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the supports needed, DSPs may work in a person's home, in their family's home, in a YAI residence, at a day habilitation center, or out in the community.

YAI's Mission

Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI?

Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you!

Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org/careers.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide direct care services as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of counseling, training in ADLs (Assisted Daily Living skills), assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program.
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
• Support with intimate care functions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships.
• Participating in development of treatment plans.
• Crisis intervention and management.
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills.
• Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies.
• 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.
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
• Training/presenting to a team.
• Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed.
  
  

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field.
• Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position.
• Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.
  
  

Location

• Woodside, NY
  
  

Schedule

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

Benefits

• 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 (for full-time positions)
• 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

• $16.50/hour to $18.00/hour (depending on experience)
  
  

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.

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.

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