Direct Support Professional - DSP 1

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is hiring a Direct Support Professional in New Rochelle, NY to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living, ADLs, transportation, and community integration.

The position emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and documentation, with trainings such as CPR/First Aid and OPWDD Core Competencies. Schedule is full-time, Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–2:30 pm, in New Rochelle, NY.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college is a plus.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Strong communication and basic computer skills are helpful for documentation and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality in daily duties.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and transportation as needed.
• Promote community integration and supportive living in home and program settings.
• Document daily activities and training progress to ensure compliance and billing.
• Work effectively as part of a supportive team to meet individual goals.
• Participate in mandatory trainings (e.g., CPR/First Aid, OPWDD Core Competencies).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Job description

About The Position

YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning. YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people we support and their families. YAI promotes a person-centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Join our dynamic team teaching daily and independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling, and promoting community integration. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a willingness to help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as assisting with showering, toileting, grooming, laundry and housekeeping as necessary. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people in their home, work, and daily life in varying capacities. Typically, a DSP 1 works in one region.

Mission Statement

YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible.

Location: New Rochelle, NY

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday- Friday 6:30 am- 2:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality
• Taking Ownership/ Accountability
• Being Flexible: Job responsibilities may change based on needs
• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
• Using effective communication skills & time management skills
• Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)
• Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility/ program structure
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills
• Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies
• Ensuring health, wellness and safety
• Ensuring appropriate supervision of the people we support
• Understanding when to contact an administrator for support
• Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs
• Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
• Building Positive relationships
• Using person first language
• Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making
• Ensuring person centered plans are implemented
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
• Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.
• Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguard personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided
• Managing crisis

Education And Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred; some college is a plus
• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
• Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Basic written and verbal communication
• Basic Computer knowledge
• Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to take initiative

Compensation

$18.00/hour - $18.00/hour

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.