Per Diem Direct Support Professional

1 month ago

Suffolk County, United States YAI Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHave the flexibility of creating your own schedule and work from a minimum 24 hours a month.

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

YAI is hiring compassionate and reliable people looking to grow in the field of healthcare and human services. The Direct Support Professional is an entry-level position joining an interdisciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Healthcare Specialist, Behavior Intervention Specialist, and Residential Managers to support people with various intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will enjoy helping people achieve their fullest life possible and is willing to support them in daily activities that prevent them from being self-sufficient, including assisting in emotional support and counseling, crisis intervention, home health care, vocational education, and communal living resources. All job-specific knowledge, strategies, and skills are provided as paid training through YAI's Training and Development Department.

Locations: (Suffolk County) South Huntington, Centereach, Dix Hills, Commack, Wheatley Heights, Deer Park, Bay Shore, or Central Islip

Available Shifts:

6:30am- 2:30pm

2:30pm- 10:30pm

10:30pm- 6:30am

Key Responsibilities:

  • Building Positive relationships

  • Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: personal outcome measures, person-centered thinking, informed decision making

  • Ensuring person-centered plans are implemented

  • Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing

  • Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.)

  • Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support

  • Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs

  • Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.

  • Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations

  • Using effective communication skills & time management skills

  • Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)

  • Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills

  • Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies

Requirements:

  • 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) 

  • Ability to complete three to five weekdays of paid New York State-mandated OPWDD training during normal business hours 

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

  • Willing to take initiative

Benefits Include:

  • Daily Pay available - Work today, get paid today 

  • Bonus Pay

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Growth-oriented work environment

  • Extensive clinical and practical paid skills training

  • Discounts on wireless service, gym memberships, & more

YAI is an 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.

Compensation: $16.50/ hourCompany DescriptionYAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Operating in New York State, northern New Jersey, and California, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people of all ages in the I/DD community today.Company DescriptionYAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Operating in New York State, northern New Jersey, and California, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people of all ages in the I/DD community today.

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