Direct Support Professional DSP 1 - Astoria, Queens

About The Position

We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Queens locations. The ideal candidate possesses a wide range of skills and is eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services as needed, including counseling, training in ADLs, assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative, and other needs within the program.
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
• Build and maintain positive relationships.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans.
• Crisis intervention and management.
• Complete mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as apply skills.
• Meet, demonstrate, and model OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization.
• Complete documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
• Train/present to a team.
• Take on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job-related tasks as needed.

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions).
• For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field.
• A valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position.
• A tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.

Location

Astoria, Queens (Astoria Manor)

Schedule

Part time morning - Sat & Sun 7 am - 3 pm

Benefits

• DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for full-time positions)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• 403(b) retirement with employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more.

Compensation

$16.50/ hour to $18.00/ hour (depending on experience)