Direct Support Professional - Cypress Hills/Queens

YAI • New York, NY

5d • $19 - $19

About The Position

YAI is hiring Direct Support Professionals for residential locations in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, and Ozone Park/Howard Beach, Queens. DSPs work closely with people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), supporting them in homes, YAI residences, day habilitation centers, and community settings, depending on the support needed. The role advances YAI’s mission of helping people with I/DD live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Full-time and part-time schedules are available, with morning, evening, and overnight shifts, including weekday and weekend positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid New York State driver’s license required for most positions.
• For DSP 2 positions, at least two years of work experience in the I/DD field.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Tuberculosis test and background check are mandatory.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to support people with I/DD through patient and compassionate care.

Nice To Haves

• Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but is not mandatory for DSP 1 positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services, including counseling, activities of daily living training, personal care, and support for medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative, and other needs.
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people supported.
• Provide support with intimate care functions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships.
• Participate in developing treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and management.
• Complete mandatory role- and program-based training, such as AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, and Defensive Driving, and apply relevant soft skills.
• Meet, demonstrate, and model OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Help people maximize their strengths, interests, and abilities through teaching, self-advocacy, and emotional support.
• Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization.
• Complete documentation for compliance and billing.
• Provide training or presentations to a team.
• Take on additional tasks and complete job-related duties as needed.

Benefits

• DailyPay available.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical and dental insurance, with family and expanded medical plan options, and vision coverage for full-time positions.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time, depending on time type.
• 403(b) retirement plan 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
• Education Level: High school or GED