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We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Direct Support Professional to join our team in Brooklyn, specifically in the Flatbush (North) locations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
As a Direct Support Professional, you will work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the supports needed, you 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.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide direct care services as needed, including 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.
- 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 based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as apply skills.
- Meet, demonstrate, and model 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.
- Complete documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
- Train/present to a team.
- Take on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job-related tasks as needed.
- 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). For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field.
- Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position.
- Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.
- Full-time, part-time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning, evening, and overnight schedules.
- DailyPay available.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for Full-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 our page to learn more.
- $16.50/hour to $18.00/hour (depending on experience).
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.