Community Habilitation Specialist- DSP 2
YAINew York, United States
Posted October 24, 2024
36620 - 36620 USD year
Part Time
About the Company
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)
Job Description
YAI is seeking a Community Habilitation Specialist- DSP 2 to provide one-on-one support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Rockland/Orange County and its surrounding areas. The goal of this program is to empower the people we support to obtain greater independence.
Requirements
- Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
- Using effective communication skills & time management skills
- Providing one-to-one supports in community and home settings.
- Completing mandatory trainings
- Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies
- Ensuring health, wellness and safety
- Transporting and escorting people we support
- Building Positive relationships.
- Maintaining a therapeutic environment
- Completing documentation
- Using foundational Teaching skills
Benefits
- DailyPay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical/Dental, and Vision
- Paid Vacation/Holidays and Sick Time
- 403(b) retirement with employer matching contribution
- Life Insurance
- Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!