Direct Support Professional — Make Impact with DailyPay

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job description

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Work at YAI

Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI? 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!

About the Position

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.

Qualifications And Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus but not mandatory
• Ability to complete three to five weekdays of paid New York State-mandated OPWDD training during normal business hours
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing is mandatory for most positions (and is provided free of charge by our partnership with CityMD)

Schedule

• Full time weekday and weekend positions are available including 40‑hour morning, evening, and overnight schedules.

Benefits

• DailyPay available – Work today, get paid today!
• Medical/Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation/sick time
• Gym reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!

Compensation

• $15.00/hour to $16.50/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.