Direct Support Professional DSP 1 - Forest Hills, Queens
YAINew York, New York, United States
Posted May 31, 2024
33000 - 36000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
YAI is a non-profit organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
Job Description
We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Queens locations to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate possesses a wide range of skills and is eager to promote YAI's mission.
Requirements
- Provide direct care services as needed
- Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support
- Support with intimate care functions
- Build and maintain positive relationships
- Participate in development of treatment plans
- Crisis intervention and management
- Complete mandatory trainings based on the program and position
- Meet, demonstrate, and model OPWDD Core Competencies
- Assist the people we support in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities
- Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization
- Complete documentation to ensure compliance and billing
- Training/presenting to a team
- Take on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed
Benefits
- DailyPay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical and dental insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- 403(b) retirement with employer match
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more