Empowerment Support Specialist - Direct Care

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

YAI - Seeing beyond disability in Queens seeks Direct Support Professionals for Day Habilitation Services. You will provide direct care, assist with ADLs, monitor health and safety, document progress, and support community inclusion and self-determination for individuals with I/DD.

Role requires strong communication and writing skills, high school diploma or GED ( DSP 1) with DSP 2 requiring 3 years' experience; valid NY driver's license a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; DSP 1 position.
• For DSP 2 positions, at least three years of Direct Support Professional experience in the I/DD field.
• TB test is mandatory for most positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services including counseling and ADL training.
• Maintain health, safety and wellness of individuals served.
• Complete monthly documentation for regulatory compliance and billing deadlines.
• Support day program plans and promote self-determination and community inclusion.

Skills

Direct Support

Communication

Documentation

Teaching skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

YAI - Seeing beyond disability in Queens seeks Direct Support Professionals for Day Habilitation Services. You will provide direct care, assist with ADLs, monitor health and safety, document progress, and support community inclusion and self-determination for individuals with I/DD.

Role requires strong communication and writing skills, high school diploma or GED ( DSP 1) with DSP 2 requiring 3 years' experience; valid NY driver's license a plus.