Direct Support Professional - DSP 1

YAI•New York City, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating opportunities for living, loving, working, and learning. The Direct Support Professional supports the Manhattan Recreation (Supplemental Day Habilitation) Program in New York, NY, which provides socialization opportunities. Working in liaison with the Community and Family, staff reinforce daily and independent living skills, provide individual and group counseling, and offer recreational and socialization opportunities. The role is suited to an energetic, self-starting person who enjoys working directly with people with I/DD and can handle challenging situations with patience and understanding.

Requirements

Ability to work directly with people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ability to handle challenging situations with patience and understanding.
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; it 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 I/DD field is a plus but is not mandatory.

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.