DSP — Empowering Lives in Community Care

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

DailyPay available

403(b) retirement with employer match

Job summary

YAI is actively seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide essential support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across several locations in Westchester County, New York.

The ideal candidate will assist individuals in achieving personal goals, ensuring their health and safety while fostering emotional support and positive relationships. Various full-time and part-time positions are available with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to document services for billing purposes.
• Must hold or obtain SCIP-R within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals to maximize their strengths and interests.
• Ensures health and safety of individuals.
• Reports changes in behavior to clinical teams.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to assist with ADLs

Empathy and compassion

Crisis intervention skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

YAI is actively seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide essential support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across several locations in Westchester County, New York.

The ideal candidate will assist individuals in achieving personal goals, ensuring their health and safety while fostering emotional support and positive relationships. Various full-time and part-time positions are available with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.