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New York, NY · On-site
$18/hr
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 ...
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New York, NY · On-site
$18/hr
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 ...
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$16.78/hr
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of ... Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people needing assistance in their home ...
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$16.78/hr
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of ... Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people needing assistance in their home ...
Bayside, NY · On-site
$16.50 - $18/hr
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
Bayside, NY · On-site
$16.50 - $18/hr
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Glen Cove, NY · On-site
$18 - $23.10/hr
YAI is hiring Direct Support Professionals ( DSP ), Assistant Supervisors and Assistant Behavior ... the program. · Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support. · Build and ...
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Glen Cove, NY · On-site
$18 - $23.10/hr
YAI is hiring Direct Support Professionals ( DSP ), Assistant Supervisors and Assistant Behavior ... the program. · Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support. · Build and ...
Bayside, NY · On-site
$18/hr
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
Bayside, NY · On-site
$18/hr
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of ... Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people needing assistance in their home ...
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YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of ... Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people needing assistance in their home ...
New York, NY · On-site
$18/hr
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New York, NY · On-site
$18/hr
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$16.50 - $18/hr
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
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$16.50 - $18/hr
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Nanuet, NY · On-site
$16.50 - $18/hr
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Nanuet, NY · On-site
$16.50 - $18/hr
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Bayside, NY · On-site
$16.50/hr
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
Bayside, NY · On-site
$16.50/hr
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Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$18/hr
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of ... We are hiring for our Full- Time Direct Support Professional position at our Sheepshead Bay ...
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$18/hr
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of ... We are hiring for our Full- Time Direct Support Professional position at our Sheepshead Bay ...
Bayside, NY · On-site
$16.50/hr
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
Bayside, NY · On-site
$16.50/hr
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
Bayside, NY · On-site
$16.50/hr
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
Bayside, NY · On-site
$16.50/hr
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
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If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
Bayside, NY · On-site
$16.78/hr
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Bayside, NY · On-site
$16.78/hr
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New York, NY · On-site
$16.78/hr
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New York, NY · On-site
$16.78/hr
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account ... Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R ...
Brentwood, NY · On-site
$18 - $23.10/hr
YAI is hiring Direct Support Professionals ( DSP ), Assistant Supervisors and Assistant Behavior ... the program. · Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support. · Build and ...
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Brentwood, NY · On-site
$18 - $23.10/hr
YAI is hiring Direct Support Professionals ( DSP ), Assistant Supervisors and Assistant Behavior ... the program. · Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support. · Build and ...
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of ... We are hiring for our Full- Time Direct Support Professional position at our Sheepshead Bay ...
Quick apply
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of ... We are hiring for our Full- Time Direct Support Professional position at our Sheepshead Bay ...
New York, NY · On-site
$18/hr
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of ... Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people needing assistance in their home ...
Quick apply
New York, NY · On-site
$18/hr
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of ... Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people needing assistance in their home ...
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$16.78/hr
Full-time
Posted 16 days ago
6.9
Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.
About the Position:
We are hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Residential Services in Queens.
The ideal candidate possesses a wide range of skills and is eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the supports needed, DSPs may work in a person’s home, in their family’s home, in a YAI residence, at a day habilitation center, or out in the community.
YAI's Mission:
Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI?
Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's 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.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide direct care services as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of counseling, training in ADLs (Assisted Daily Living skills), assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program.
Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
Support with intimate care functions.
Build and maintain positive relationships.
Participating in development of treatment plans.
Crisis intervention and management.
Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills.
Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies.
Assist the people we support in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities through teaching, self-advocacy, and emotional support.
Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization.
Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
Training/presenting to a team.
Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least three years of Direct Support Professional experience in the I/DD field.
Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position.
Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.
Schedule:
Sunday-Thursday 3p-11p
Benefits:
DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
Tuition reimbursement
Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for full-time positions)
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. Check out our benefits page to learn more!
Compensation:
$16.78/ hour to $16.78/ hour
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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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.
Non-profits
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
New York, NY, US