Direct Support Professional - Dsp 1

Young Adult Institute Inc

Haverstraw, US
$18.00ph - $18.79ph
On-site
Assisting individuals with adls
Medication administration
Behavior support plan implementation
Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Haverstraw, NY, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals and improving their quality of life. The role involves providing emotional support, facilitating activities, and ensuring health and safety within a structured environment

Job Summary

  • Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships.
  • Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations.
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Matching Summary

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Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Haverstraw, NY, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals and improving their quality of life. The role involves providing emotional support, facilitating activities, and ensuring health and safety within a structured environment.

Salary

$18.00/hour - $18.79/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assisting individuals with ADLs
  • Medication administration
  • Behavior Support Plan implementation
  • Crisis situation management
  • Infection control protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Patience and tolerance
  • Person-centered thinking
  • Solution-oriented approach
  • Positive relationships

Key Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ability to meet physical demands
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Must hold or obtain SCIP-R
  • Must hold or obtain additional certifications as required

Work Rights

Not specified

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