Direct Support Professional
1 month ago
About the Position:
We are hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Day Habilitation Services on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn.
YAI's day programs are designed to assist people to acquire, retain or improve their self-help, socialization and adaptive skills, including communication, travel and other areas in adult education. Activities and environments are designed to foster the development of life skills, and adaptation to appropriate social behavior; all to achieve greater independence.
The day program focuses on community inclusion through volunteer work, healthy relationship building, promoting self-advocacy and making informed decison.
YAI's Mission:
Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI?
Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you
Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org/careers.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide direct care services as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of 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.
Actively carrying out progressive teaching style, which is designed to measure accuracy, fluency, and competency on established individualized goals using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.
Maintaining a conducive learning environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.
Completing thorough and timely monthly documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and meeting billing deadlines.
Provides timely services that are in accordance with everyone's set schedule so as to ensure consistency and the respect of each person receiving services.
Responsible for the implementation of the day program plans, opportunities for self-determination, independent activity, increased productivity and greater community inclusion.
Collects, records, and reports on data for all written program plans as assigned (i.e. behavior plans, treatment plans, staff action plans, etc.). As well as Writes case notes and provides information on incidents as required.
Demonstrate a high level of communication skill through articulate written and verbal modes, being able to effectively relay detailed, important information to all stakeholders.
Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying the learned skills.
Ensuring appropriate supervision of the people we support, and program – and understanding when to contact an administrator for support.
Escorting people on recreational activities, volunteer sites, and various other community events and/or functions.
At times assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguard personal allowance funds and any additional funds.
Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed.
Strong writing skills required; an ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize data through detailed progress notes.
Please note: a writing sample may be issued at the time of interview
Education and Experience:
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 is a plus.
Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.
Schedule:
Full time and Part time weekday positions available between 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Benefits:
DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today
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 benefits page to learn more
Compensation:
$16.78/hour to $18.31/hour (depending on experience)
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