Direct Support Professional

1 month ago

New York, United States YAI Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working, and learning. YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people with I/DD and their families. YAI promotes a person-centered approach to support people in our programs by creating plans catered to the specific needs of each individual. Join our dynamic team teaching daily and independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling, and promoting community integration.  

 

We are hiring a Full-Time Evening Direct Support Professional at our Sheepshead Bay IRA program in Brooklyn, New York.

 

The ideal candidate for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position will have an enthusiasm for helping people and be comfortable working with people who require support in activities of daily living such as assisting with showering, toileting, and grooming. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people needing assistance in their home, work, and daily life in varying capacities. The DSP’s goal is to help people live their best lives, in a way that they want, by assisting them in the areas/activities that promote independence.  

 

YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. YAI employees are constantly exploring innovative ways of improving the quality of life of the people we support. Our employees help over 20,000 people feel successful on their own terms. Our passionate staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.  

 

Schedule:   

  • Sunday - Thursday 3:00pm - 11:00pm 

 

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality  

  • Taking Ownership/ Accountability  

  • Being Flexible: Job responsibilities may change based on needs  

  • 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)  

  • Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility/ program structure  

  • 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  

  • Ensuring health, wellness and safety  

  • Ensuring appropriate supervision of the people we support  

  • Understanding when to contact an administrator for support  

  • Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs  

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

  • Building Positive relationships  

  • Using person first language  

  • 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.  

  • Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguard personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided  

  • Managing crisis  

  • Strong writing skills required; an ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize data through detailed progress notes. 

  • The DSP 2 is expected to begin the job already possessing the core competencies as outlined by OPWDD and a knowledge of the I/DD field. 

  • DSP 2 acts as a mentor for DSP 1, who are newer to the field. 

 

Education and Experience:  

  • Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities through patient and compassionate care 

  • Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities

  • Good written and verbal communication  

  • Basic computer knowledge  

  • Valid NY State Driver's License 

  • Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions 

 

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills  

  • Willing to take initiative  

 

Compensation:   

  • $16.50 / hour - $16.50 / hour

 

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.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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