I/DD Support Specialist — Empower Lives in Community

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time

403(b) retirement with employer match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Discounts on travel and more

Résumé du poste

YAI in Brooklyn is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care across residential and community settings. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting independence and community participation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and a NYS driver’s license. Flexible schedules include mornings, evenings, and overnight shifts with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsabilités

• To provide direct care services as needed.
• This includes counseling, ADLs training, assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program and community.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
• Support with intimate care functions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships.
• Participate in development of treatment plans.
• Crisis intervention and management.
• Complete mandatory training (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving).
• Meet, demonstrate, and model OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Assist people in maximizing strengths, interests, and abilities through teaching, self-advocacy, and emotional support.
• Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization.
• Complete documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
• Train/present to a team.
• Take on additional tasks outside basic DSP work.

Connaissances

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer basics

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Driver's License

Description du poste

YAI in Brooklyn is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care across residential and community settings. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting independence and community participation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and a NYS driver’s license. Flexible schedules include mornings, evenings, and overnight shifts with benefits and growth opportunities.