Founded in 1957 as the Young Adult Institute, YAI remains at the forefront of an extraordinary movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. YAI’s 4,000 employees provide supportive housing, education, medical, dental, and mental health care, job training, community integration, and social enrichment for more than 20,000 people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and all other intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New York, northern New Jersey, and California. At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization. Members of the YAI Network include: - YAI - Premier HealthCare - Manhattan Star Academy - National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ) - International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
Open Positions
Direct Support Professional - DSP 1
Must be at least 18 years of age, have effective written and oral communication skills, ability to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs, and basic computer skills
Part Time Direct Support Professional - New Milford, NJ
HS diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, ability to meet physical demands, effective communication skills, and enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD
Part Time Direct Support Professional - Emerson,. NJ
Assist individuals with daily living tasks, provide emotional support, and promote their personal growth
License Practical Nurse
NYS LPN license, med/surg experience, experience with IDD population
Direct Support Professional - Emerson, NJ
HS diploma, valid driver's license, and ability to meet physical demands required. Certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported
Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT)
High school diploma, valid driver's license, RBT certification, and basic computer skills required
Direct Support Professional - Garfield, NJ
High school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and ability to meet physical demands
Direct Support Professional - Garfield , NJ
HS diploma, valid driver's license, and ability to meet essential physical demands
Direct Support Professional - Garfield, NJ
Must be at least 18 years of age, HS diploma or its educational equivalent, valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points
Direct Support Professional - Emerson, NJ
High school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and basic computer skills required. Physical stamina and effective communication skills also necessary
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