Direct Support Professional - DSP

Position: Direct Support Professional - DSP 1
YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities 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 we support and their families. YAI promotes a person centered approach by creating creating supports that cater to    the specific needs of each person.
Join our dynamic team teaching daily and independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling, and promoting community integration. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual and developmental    disabilities and a willingness to help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as assisting with showering, toileting, grooming, laundry and housekeeping as necessary. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people in their home, work, and daily life in varying capacities.

Typically, a DSP 1 works in one region.  
** About the Position:
**** Mission Statement:
** YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 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, apply to this position.
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* 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
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* Location:

** Forest Hills
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* Schedule:

** Part time Sat - Sun 3 pm - 11 pm  
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* Education and Experience:

*** A High School Diploma or GED is preferred
* Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental    disabilities is a plus
* Ability to support people    with intellectual/developmental    disabilities
* Basic written and verbal communication
* Basic Computer knowledge
* Valid NY State 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:******
* ** Daily Pay
* * available
- * Work today, get paid today!
** Medical/Dental  
* Vision  
* Paid Vacation/Sick Time
* Gym Reimbursement
* Life Insurance
* Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!  
****** Compensation:*****
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