Direct Support Professional - DSP 1 Job at YAI, Yorktown Heights, NY

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  • YAI
  • Yorktown Heights, NY

Job Description

YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning. YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people we support and their families. YAI promotes a person-centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Join our dynamic team teaching daily and independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling, and promoting community integration. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a willingness to help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as assisting with showering, toileting, grooming, laundry and housekeeping as necessary. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with people in their home, work, and daily life in varying capacities. Typically, a DSP 1 works in one region. Key Responsibilities include maintaining professionalism and punctuality, taking ownership/accountability, being flexible as job responsibilities may change, adhering to policies and regulations, using effective communication and time management skills, teamwork, ensuring maintenance and safety, completing mandatory trainings, meeting OPWDD Core Competencies, ensuring health and safety, supervising people supported, contacting administrators when needed, assisting with ADLs, transporting and escorting people on activities and appointments, building positive relationships, using person-first language, maintaining a therapeutic environment, implementing person-centered plans, completing documentation for compliance and billing, using foundational teaching skills, assisting with purchases and safeguarding funds, and managing crisis. Education and experience preferred include a High School Diploma or GED, some college is a plus, work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities, basic communication and computer skills, valid NY State Driver's License may be required, and tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions. Additional skills include interpersonal and problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative.

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Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours,

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