Direct Support Professional DSP 1 - Kew Gardens Hills, Queens

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) with match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee discounts

Job summary

YAI in Queens, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes, day programs, and community settings.

You will provide daily care, help with ADLs, safety, and participate in treatment plans, trainings, and community activities. The role offers flexible schedules and meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Direct care and support duties in ADLs, safety, and wellness.
• Ability to build relationships and participate in treatment plans.
• Tuberculosis testing may be required; valid NY driver’s license may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services including counseling and assistance with daily living activities.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness of people supported.
• Support with intimate care functions and community integration.
• Complete documentation for compliance and billing.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

I/DD experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

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.

Direct Support Professionals (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, including 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 the 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.) and 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.
• Complete documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
• Provide training/presenting to a team.
• Take on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work or complete 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 of 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

Kew Gardens Hills, Queens (Susan Silfen ICF)

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).

Learn more at yai.org/careers.

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.