Direct Support Professional DSP 1

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,279,232 - 51,577,344; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

YAI in New York is hiring a Direct Support Professional for Queens locations. DSPs support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes, day programs, and community settings, providing care, training in daily living skills, and meaningful activities.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED; valid NY driver’s license may be required; TB test is mandatory. Compensation is $16.50–$18.00 per hour with benefits, paid time off, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in I/DD field is a plus (DSP 2).
• Valid NY State Driver's License may be required.
• Tuberculosis test is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services including ADLs, personal care, medical, dietary, social, recreational, and other needs.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
• Support intimate care functions and build positive relationships.
• Participate in development of treatment plans and crisis intervention.
• Complete documentation for compliance and billing.
• Facilitate community integration and socialization.
• Train/present to a team and take on additional tasks as needed.

Skills

ADL training

Counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

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

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 & 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.