LikeRemoteDirect Support Professional - Midwood
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$18.00 - $19.05
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About the Position:
We are hiring aDirect Support Professional inBrooklynfor our residentialMidwoodlocations. The ideal candidatepossesses 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.
DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the support needed, DSPs may work in a person’s home, in their family’s home, in a YAI residence, at a day habilitation center, or out in the community.
Our employees are our most valuable assets. You will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture, and we hopeyou will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team. We offer work-life balance, growth opportunities, and innovative benefits.
YAI's Mission:
Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI?
Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someoneaccomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you!
Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more atyai.org/careers.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide direct care services as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of counseling, training in ADLs (Assisted Daily Living skills),assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program and in the community.
Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
Support with intimate care functions.
Build andmaintain positive relationships.
Participating in development of treatment plans.
Crisis intervention and management.
Completing mandatorytraining based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applyingsoftskills.
Meeting,demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies.
Assist the people we support in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities through teaching, self-advocacy, and emotional support.
Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization.
Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
Training/presenting to a team.
Taking onadditional tasks outside of basic DSP work andcompleting job related tasks as needed.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Valid NYSDriver’s Licenserequired for most positions
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 2 years’ work experience in the I/DD field.
Good written and verbal communication
Basic computer knowledge
Tuberculosis test and background check mandatory
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Willing to take initiative
Ability to support people withI/DD through patient and compassionate care
Schedule:
Full-time (40 hours/week) orPart-time (8-32 hours/week)
Weekday and/or weekend positions available
Morning(7a-3p), evening (3p-11p), and overnight (11p-7a) schedules available
Benefits:
DailyPayavailable -Work today, get paid today!
Tuition reimbursement
Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (forfull-time positions)
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type)
403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions
Life insurance and long-term disability
Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out ourbenefits page to learn more!
Compensation:
$18.00/hour(starting)to $19.05/hour (depending on experience – see Education & Experience above)
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.