Residential Support Cook & Housekeeper

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI seeks dedicated support staff to maintain a clean, safe home environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and teamwork within a compassionate, person-centered organization.

Based in New York, compensation is provided at $16.78 per hour with equal opportunity employment. The organization supports a diverse workforce and adheres to non-discriminatory hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities is a plus.
• TB test is mandatory for most positions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining professionalism and punctuality.
• Taking ownership and accountability.
• Being flexible: job responsibilities may change based on needs.
• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Using effective communication skills & time management.
• Being a member of a highly effective team.
• Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility/ program structure.
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position as well as applying skills.
• Ensuring health, wellness and safety.
• Understanding when to contact an administrator for support.
• Building positive relationships.
• Cooking and preparing meals according to dietary needs.
• Sweeping and mopping floors.
• Dusting furniture and other fixtures.
• Vacuuming carpets and area rugs.
• Cleaning kitchen appliances/refrigerator.
• Cleaning and organizing kitchen cabinets.
• Discarding expired foods.
• Emptying trash receptacle/bags.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

YAI seeks dedicated support staff to maintain a clean, safe home environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and teamwork within a compassionate, person-centered organization.

Based in New York, compensation is provided at $16.78 per hour with equal opportunity employment. The organization supports a diverse workforce and adheres to non-discriminatory hiring practices.