Direct Support Professional DSP 1 - Flushing, Queens

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay available

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

403(b) retirement with employer match

Life insurance and long-term disability

Discounts on travel and services

Job summary

YAI is looking for a Direct Support Professional based in Flushing, Queens. The candidate will provide essential care services, promoting the well-being and independence of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This part-time role requires skills in crisis intervention, documentation, and the facilitation of socialization activities. Compensation is set at $16.50 per hour, with additional benefits like DailyPay and tuition reimbursement available.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to facilitate community integration and support socialization activities.
• Must be able to complete mandatory trainings as required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services to individuals.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness of clients.
• Assist clients with daily living skills and routines.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Caregiving skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid NY State Driver's License

Job description

About the Position

We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Flushing, Queens. 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.

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.
• Participate 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 on the position.
• Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.

Location

• Flushing, Queens (Esther Silfen IRA)

Schedule

• Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm - Part Time

Benefits

• DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance – 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.

Compensation

• $16.50 per 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.