Direct Support Professional DSP 1 - Forest Hills, 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.
• 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.
• Teach, self-advocate, and emotionally support the people we support to maximize their strengths, interests, and abilities.
• 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 is 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 is required.
• A valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position.
• A Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.

Location

Forest Hills, Queens (Forest Hills IRA)

Schedule

• Full-time, part-time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning, evening, and overnight schedules.

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.