Direct Support Professional DSP 1 - Flushing, Queens

About The Position

We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Flushing, 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.
• Participating in development of treatment plans.
• Crisis intervention and management.
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills.
• Maintain 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

Flushing, Queens (Esther Silfen IRA)

Schedule

Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm - Part Time

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 $16.50/hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.