Direct Support Professional - DSP

About the Position

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 creatingsupportsthatcaterto the specific needs ofeachperson.

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 intellectualanddevelopmental 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, anddaily life in varying capacities.

Typically, a DSP 1 works in one region.

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.

• Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality
• Taking Ownership/ Accountability
• Being Flexible:
  Job responsibilities may change based on needs
• Adhering to policies, proceduresandregulations
• Using effective communication skills &time management skills
• Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)
• Ensuring maintenanceupkeepandsafety based on facility/ program structure
• Completing mandatorytrainings based on the programandposition(AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving,etc.), as well as applying skills
• MeetinganddemonstratingOPWDDCore Competencies
• Ensuring health, wellness and safety
• Ensuringappropriatesupervisionof 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
• Maintaininga 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

Forest Hills

Part time Sat
- Sun 3 pm - 11 pm

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
• Abilitytosupportpeople with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Basic written andverbal communication
• Basic Computer knowledge
• Valid NY State Driver’s License may be required depending uponthe position
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions

• Interpersonalandproblem-solving skills
• Willing to take initiative

• 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!

• $16.50/hour to $16.50/hour

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.