Direct Support Professional DSP 1 - Woodside, Queens

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; 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

Discounts on travel and shopping

Job summary

YAI is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Queens, NY to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP will provide essential direct care services and ensure health and safety while promoting community integration.

Responsibilities include documentation compliance, crisis intervention, and building positive relationships. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, with opportunities for part-time or full-time positions and flexible scheduling.

The position offers benefits including DailyPay, medical insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Valid NY State Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services and support with personal care.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness of supported individuals.
• Participate in development of treatment plans.

Skills

Direct care services

Crisis intervention

Documentation compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Direct Support Professional – Queens, NY

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

Location

• Woodside, Queens (Woodside IRA)

Schedule

• Full-time, part-time, weekday and/or weekend positions available – including morning, evening, and overnight schedules.

Benefits

• DailyPay available
• 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.