Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist - ABIS

YAI/NIPD Network • Brooklyn, NY

96d • $18 - $18

About The Position

We are hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Day Habilitation Services on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. YAI's day programs are designed to assist people to acquire, retain or improve their self-help, socialization and adaptive skills, including communication, travel and other areas in adult education. Activities and environments are designed to foster the development of life skills, and adaptation to appropriate social behavior; all to achieve greater independence. The day program focuses on community inclusion through volunteer work, healthy relationship building, promoting self-advocacy and making informed decisions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field.
• Valid NY State Driver's License is a plus.
• Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.

Responsibilities

• To provide direct care services as needed, including counseling, training in ADLs, 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.
• Actively carry out a progressive teaching style to measure accuracy, fluency, and competency on established individualized goals using foundational Teaching skills.
• Maintain a conducive learning environment through various methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.
• Complete thorough and timely monthly documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and meet billing deadlines.
• Provide timely services in accordance with everyone's set schedule to ensure consistency and respect for each person receiving services.
• Implement the day program plans, opportunities for self-determination, independent activity, increased productivity and greater community inclusion.
• Collect, record, and report on data for all written program plans as assigned, including writing case notes and providing information on incidents as required.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication skill through articulate written and verbal modes.
• Complete mandatory trainings based on the program and position, applying the learned skills.
• Ensure appropriate supervision of the people we support and understand when to contact an administrator for support.
• Escort people on recreational activities, volunteer sites, and various other community events and/or functions.
• Assist people with making purchases and safeguard personal allowance funds.
• Take on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job-related tasks as needed.
• Strong writing skills required; ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize data through detailed progress notes.

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
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees