Direct Support Professional DSP 1 - Forest Hills, Queens

YAI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,730 - 24,796; Full 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

Job summary

YAI is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Queens, NY, to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The role involves providing direct care, crisis intervention, and community integration.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma or GED and experience in the field is preferred. Positions are available full-time and part-time with various schedules. Beneficial perks include tuition reimbursement, medical insurance, and daily pay options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Work experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (DSP 1).
• Valid NY State Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services, including counseling and support.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness of the individuals supported.
• Assist with documentation to ensure compliance and billing.

Skills

Direct care services

Crisis intervention

Relationship building

Documentation compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in I/DD field (1-2 years for DSP 2)

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 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

• Forest Hills, Queens (Forest Hills IRA)

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.