YAI/NIPD Network-posted 3 months ago
$16 - $16/Yr
Part-time
Queens, NY
1,001-5,000 employees
Social Assistance

The position involves assisting individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. The role requires supporting people to meet personal goals that enhance their quality of life, engaging in respectful communication, and facilitating activities that foster social connections. Responsibilities include supervising and caring for individuals, ensuring their health and safety, and implementing individualized service and behavior support plans. The position also involves maintaining a clean and organized environment, assisting with personal care and daily living activities, and managing medication administration. The role requires collaboration with a team to provide high-quality care and support for individuals with varying needs.

  • Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.
  • Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life.
  • Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals.
  • Ensures health, wellness, and safety by providing appropriate supervision.
  • Provides support in a variety of settings according to individualized service plans.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment.
  • Utilizes safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with individuals.
  • Assists with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Ensures medication is administered as prescribed.
  • Facilitates ethical decision making and supports person-centered advocacy.
  • Transports and escorts individuals on various activities.
  • Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person-specific needs.
  • Implements Behavior Support Plans as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist.
  • Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals' observable behavior.
  • Serves as a member of a highly effective team.
  • Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications.
  • Reviews communication logs and enters data as part of daily operations.
  • Reports maintenance and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities.
  • Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested.
  • May participate in the development of treatment plans.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience, and empathy.
  • Basic computer skills including email and utilizing Workday.
  • Must hold or obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification within one year.
  • Must hold or obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by program assignment.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours and report to work as scheduled on holidays.
  • HS diploma or its educational equivalent.
  • Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • Compensation of $16.78 per hour.
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