Direct Support Professional - DSP 1

YAI • New York, NY

141d • $18

About The Position

The position involves assisting individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities while upholding their personal rights. The role requires patience and tolerance in providing emotional support and building positive relationships. Responsibilities include supporting individuals to meet personal goals that enhance their quality of life, engaging in respectful communication, encouraging socialization, and facilitating community connections. The employee will supervise, protect, and care for individuals, ensuring adherence to program guidelines and managing crisis situations. The role also involves implementing individualized service and behavior support plans, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and assisting with daily living activities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet essential physical demands of the position.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Basic computer skills including email and related systems.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification within one year.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain additional required certifications within one year.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.
• Provide emotional support and build positive relationships.
• Support individuals to meet personal goals that enhance quality of life.
• Engage in respectful communication and encourage socialization.
• Supervise, protect, and care for individuals at all times.
• Facilitate learning and training in fire safety.
• Manage crisis situations while adhering to policies and regulations.
• Implement person-centered, individualized plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment.
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Ensure medication is administered as prescribed.
• Teach and develop skills for individuals.
• Facilitate ethical decision making and support person-centered advocacy.
• Transport and escort individuals to various activities and appointments.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on individuals’ observable behavior.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate programmatic needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $18.00 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees