Empowering Direct Support Specialist for I/DD

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay available

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

YAI - Seeing beyond disability in Yonkers seeks dedicated direct support professionals. You will assist individuals with daily living, personal care, and activities, while ensuring safety and dignity. Training and documentation are essential parts of the role.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior support plans, providing emotional support, and coordinating with a team to promote quality of life for people we support.

Qualifications

• Assists individuals in maximizing strengths, interests and abilities.
• Demonstrates patience and tolerance while providing emotional support.
• Engages in respectful communication using person-first language.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Provide supervision, safety, and crisis management as needed.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document appropriately.
• Complete required trainings, logs, and billing-related paperwork.
• Support development of skills and social activities, following behavior plans.

Skills

Patience and tolerance

Positive relationships

Communication

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

YAI - Seeing beyond disability in Yonkers seeks dedicated direct support professionals. You will assist individuals with daily living, personal care, and activities, while ensuring safety and dignity. Training and documentation are essential parts of the role.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior support plans, providing emotional support, and coordinating with a team to promote quality of life for people we support.