Direct Support Professional - DSP 1

YAI•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating opportunities for living, loving, working, and learning. The Direct Support Professional supports the Manhattan Recreation Program in New York, NY. The role involves working directly with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and handling challenging situations with patience and understanding. Manhattan Recreation, a Supplemental Day Habilitation program, provides socialization opportunities. Staff liaise with the Community and Family and focus on reinforcing daily and independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling, and offering recreational and socialization opportunities.

Requirements

Ability to complete three to five weekdays of paid New York State-mandated OPWDD training during normal business hours.
Tuberculosis (TB) testing is mandatory for most positions; testing is provided free of charge through YAI's partnership with CityMD.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Work or life experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field is a plus but not mandatory.
Enthusiasm and energy for working directly with people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ability to handle challenging situations with patience and understanding.

Responsibilities

Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Manhattan Recreation Program.
Reinforce daily and independent living skills.
Provide individual and group counseling.
Provide recreational and socialization opportunities.
Work in liaison with the Community and Family.