Direct Support Professional - DSP 1 (Residential)

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,070 - 27,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay available

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

403(b) retirement with employer match

Life insurance and long-term disability

Job summary

YAI is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals in their community and assist with daily living skills. This role includes working in residential services and providing compassionate care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, and while experience in the I/DD field is preferred, it is not mandatory for entry-level positions. YAI offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in the I/DD field is a plus for DSP 1 positions.
• At least three years of DSP experience for DSP 2 positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services including counseling and training.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness of the people supported.
• Support with intimate care functions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships.
• Facilitate community integration and recreational activities.

Skills

Counseling

Training in ADLs

Crisis intervention

Relationship building

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in I/DD field

Job description

About the Position

We are hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Residential Services in 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.

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

• 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 development of treatment plans.
• Crisis intervention and management.
• Complete mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), and apply skills.
• Meet, demonstrate, and model 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.
• Train/present to a team.
• Take on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work and 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 three years of Direct Support Professional 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.

Schedule

Sunday–Thursday 3 p – 11 p

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

• $16.78 /hr to $16.78 /hr

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.