Advocate

1 month ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States Yai Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Support Professional to join our team at YAI in Brooklyn. The ideal candidate will possess a wide range of skills and be eager to promote our 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.
  • Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
  • Support with intimate care functions.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships.
  • Participate in the development of treatment plans.
  • Crisis intervention and management.
  • Complete mandatory trainings and apply skills.
  • Meet and demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies.
  • Assist individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities through teaching, self-advocacy, and emotional support.
  • Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization.
  • Complete documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
  • Train and present to a team.
  • Take on additional tasks outside of basic support work as needed.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory.
  • Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending on the position.
  • Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.

Benefits:

  • DailyPay available.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Medical and dental insurance with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision.
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
  • 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions.
  • 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:

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.


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