Direct Support Professional - Cypress Hills
About The Position
We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Brooklyn for our residential Cypress Hills (East New York) locations. The ideal candidate possesses a wide range of skills and is eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the support needed, DSPs may work in a person’s home, in their family’s home, in a YAI residence, at a day habilitation center, or out in the community. Our employees are our most valuable assets. You will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture, and we hope you will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team. We offer work-life balance, growth opportunities, and innovative benefits. Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI? Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you! Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org/careers.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Valid NYS Driver’s License required for most positions
- Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 2 years’ work experience in the I/DD field.
- Good written and verbal communication
- Basic computer knowledge
- Tuberculosis test and background check mandatory
- Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Willing to take initiative
- Ability to support people with I/DD through patient and compassionate care
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care services as needed, including counseling, training in ADLs (Assisted Daily Living skills), assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program and in the community.
- Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
- Support with intimate care functions.
- Build and maintain positive relationships.
- Participate in the development of treatment plans.
- Crisis intervention and management.
- Complete mandatory training based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying soft skills.
- Meet, demonstrate, and model OPWDD Core Competencies.
- Assist the people we support in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities through teaching, self-advocacy, and emotional support.
- Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization.
- Complete documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
- Training/presenting to a team.
- Take on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work and complete job-related tasks as needed.
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 (for full-time positions)
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type)
- 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
