Direct Support Professional

4 weeks ago


Westbury, United States YAI Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

As a Day Habilitation staff member, you will provide support to a group of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will foster increased socialization, skill building, community safety, and overall independence skills while assisting them in participating in various volunteer sites in our local community.

Location:
Westbury

Hours:

Monday - Friday (7:30am - 3:30pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm)

Key Responsibilities:

* 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

* 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 appointments, home visits, etc.

* 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.

Education and Experience

* A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus

* Work or life experience within the intellectual/developmental disabilities field is a plus

* Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities

* Basic written and verbal communication * Basic computer knowledge

* Valid Driver's License may be required depending upon the position

* Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
* Willing to take initiative

Benefits Include

* 100% employer-paid premium for employee Medical/Dental Coverage for full-time positions
* Retirement Plan with matching contributions
* Generous paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Discounts on wireless service, gym membership, & more

Compensation:

$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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