Full Time Direct Support Professional - Teaneck, NJ

YAI supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning.

Requirements

• 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 health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support
• Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs
• Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, etc.
• Building Positive relationships
• 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.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premium for employee Medical/Dental Coverage for full-time positions
• Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement