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20 Yai Program Director Jobs Hiring Near You

Medical Director YAI is seeking a Medical Director for YAI to oversee programs located in and serving individuals throughout California. Responsibilities: · Provide staff consultation and training ...

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Medical Director YAI is seeking a Medical Director for YAI to oversee programs located in and serving individuals throughout California. Responsibilities: · Provide staff consultation and training ...

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Direct Support Professional - Glen Cove, NY

Glen Cove, NY · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

Learn more at yai.org/careers. Program * Residential Location * Glen Cove Schedule * Full time - ... Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, which may include assisting at ...

YAI is seeking a qualified bilingual Program Supervisor to effectively lead and support an interdisciplinary team of clinical, medical, and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in our Brooklyn and ...

YAI is seeking a qualified bilingual Program Supervisor to effectively lead and support an interdisciplinary team of clinical, medical, and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in our Brooklyn and ...

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Maintaining direct relationship with staff * Building staff morale * Fostering professional ...

YAI Jobs Information

Do workers at YAI get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Does YAI pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
40% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

At YAI, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
83% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and December 2025.

Is the health insurance from YAI affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
67% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and December 2025.

Do people get paid time off at YAI?

Most people get paid time off work.
78% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at YAI worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do YAI workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
67% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it for YAI workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at YAI?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Do YAI managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do jobs at YAI spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
43% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at YAI?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
78% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at YAI feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
89% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at YAI get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
50% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Is it stressful to work at YAI?

Most people feel stressed out here.
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at YAI enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at YAI recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at YAI?

Most people got enough training when they started.
78% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at YAI?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people think YAI’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how YAI is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
Infographic showing various Program Director job openings at Yai in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, and 35% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT)-10001

YAI

New York, NY • On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


YAI rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

About the Position:  

Starting your career at YAI as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the beginning of a path of career growth. This is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate seeking clinical experience. 

As a DSP-RBT you will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure their overall care and well-being in accordance with YAI program guidelines. DSP-RBTs will work directly with people in our Behavioral Health Home located in West Milford NJ in varying capacities. 
 

YAI’s Mission:  

At YAI, our employees go home at the end of the day knowing they have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career making a difference in people’s lives, finding creative solutions to challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you.  

Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org/careers.  
 

Job Responsibilities:  

  • Provide support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans.  

  • Ensure health, wellness, and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support.  

  • Help manage crisis situations while adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.  

  • Assist individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities by upholding their personal rights, providing emotional support and building positive relationships.  

  • Perform other duties as needed. 

 Minimum Requirements:   

  • HS diploma or its educational equivalent 

  • A valid driver’s license may be required, based on position/location 

  • Must obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within one year of appointment – YAI will cover costs of all required training for the RBT certification.  

Additional Minimum Requirements by State: 

State of New Jersey (Behavioral Health Stabilization Homes): 

  • At least six months’ work or life experience with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges 

  • Must hold a valid driver’s license with no more than 5 points 

  • New Jersey State drug test screening is mandatory 

Benefits: 

  • Daily Pay - Work today, get paid today!
  • 100% employer-paid premium for employee medical/dental coverage (for full-time positions) 

  • Paid time off  

  • Tuition reimbursement 

  • Discounts on WiFi, gym memberships, and more  

  • Retirement plan with matching contributions 
     

Location: 

New Jersey (multiple locations) 

Schedule: 

Full-time or part-time (multiple shifts available) 

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.


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About YAI

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YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Operating in New York State, northern New Jersey, and California, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people of all ages in the I/DD community today.

Industry

Non-profits

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US