Direct Support Specialist - Evening & Weekend

YAI; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

YAI seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to work at the Brooklyn Float Pool location. You will provide supportive supervision, assist with ADLs, and implement person-centered plans for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Shifts include Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm and Saturdays 7:00am-3:00pm. The role requires patience, empathy, and strong teamwork to promote quality of life and safety for those we support.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to meet essential physical demands including lifting and assisting individuals.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Experience or enthusiasm for supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Assist individuals in maximizing strengths and building positive relationships.
• Support personal goals and encourage socialization and community connections.
• Provide supervision and care, follow safety guidelines, and respond to crisis per policies.
• Maintain health, safety, and infection control standards.
• Support medication administration and daily living activities.
• Document services and communicate with the team; participate in meetings.

Educación

HS diploma or its educational equivalent

Descripción del empleo

YAI seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to work at the Brooklyn Float Pool location. You will provide supportive supervision, assist with ADLs, and implement person-centered plans for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Shifts include Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm and Saturdays 7:00am-3:00pm. The role requires patience, empathy, and strong teamwork to promote quality of life and safety for those we support.