Direct Support Professional- DSP 1

YAI; Village of Haverstraw (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living skills. Responsibilities include providing counseling, aiding with ADLs, and ensuring a supportive and safe environment for individuals. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Valid NY State Driver's License may be required.
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Maintain safety and health standards.
• Complete documentation and compliance reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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. Key Responsibilities include maintaining professionalism and punctuality, taking ownership/accountability, being flexible as job responsibilities may change, adhering to policies, procedures and regulations, using effective communication and time management skills, being a member of a highly effective team, ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety, completing mandatory trainings (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies, ensuring health, wellness and safety, ensuring appropriate supervision of the people supported, understanding when to contact an administrator for support, demonstrating willingness to assist with ADLs, transporting and escorting people on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, building positive relationships, using person first language, maintaining a therapeutic environment through various methods, ensuring person centered plans are implemented, completing documentation for compliance and billing, using foundational teaching skills, assisting with purchases and safeguarding personal allowance funds, and managing crisis. Education and experience preferred include a High School Diploma or GED, 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, and tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions. Additional skills include interpersonal and problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YAI by 2x

Get notified about new Direct Support Professional jobs in Haverstraw, NY.

Direct Support Professional - New City Day Hab

Direct Support Professional- Bachelor's Level

Mohegan Lake, NY $17.50-$19.71 3 months ago

Direct Support Professional - Rockland County

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 2nd Shift

Yorktown Heights, NY $15.00-$16.46 3 months ago

Administrative Specialist 1 Confidential (Ombudsman's Office)

Hackensack, NJ $47,400.76-$74,716.17 1 week ago

Direct Support Professional- Bachelor's Level

Direct Support Professional - Upper Westchester County

Direct Support Professional M-F 60 Morning Cross

Direct Support Professional M-F 60 Morning Cross

Direct Support Professional Front End (Day)

Direct Support Professional Front End (Day) PM

Direct Support Professional Front End (Day) PM

Direct Support Professional Front End (Day) PM

Direct Support Professional Front End (Day) PM

Direct Support Professional Front End (Day) PM

Direct Support Professional-Part-Time (Westwood, NJ)

Yorktown Heights, NY $35,000.00-$75,000.00 1 week ago

Direct Support Professional Front End (Day) PM

Direct Support Professional Front End (Night)

Direct Support Professional Front End (Night)

Direct Support Professional Back End (Night)

Port Chester, NY $17.00-$19.61 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.