Direct Support Professional Dsp 1 - Ozone Park, Queens

Young Adult Institute Inc

Ozone Park, Queens, US
$16.50ph to $18.00ph
On-site
Provide direct care services
Ensure health, safety, and wellness
Assist with intimate care functions
The Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Ozone Park, Queens, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves providing direct care services, facilitating community integration, and ensuring the health and wellness of those supported

Job Summary

  • The Direct Support Professional will provide direct care services, including counseling, training in ADLs, assistance with personal care, and support for medical, dietary, social, and other needs.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring the health, safety, and wellness of individuals, supporting intimate care functions, building positive relationships, and participating in treatment plan development.
  • YAI offers a comprehensive benefits package including DailyPay, tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 80

The Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Ozone Park, Queens, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves providing direct care services, facilitating community integration, and ensuring the health and wellness of those supported.

Salary

$16.50/hour to $18.00/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide direct care services
  • Ensure health, safety, and wellness
  • Assist with intimate care functions
  • Build positive relationships
  • Participate in treatment plan development
  • Crisis intervention and management
  • Facilitate community integration

Nice-to-have

  • Promote YAI's mission
  • Support people with I/DD
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Build inclusive community

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Valid NY State Driver's License may be required
  • Tuberculosis test is mandatory

Work Rights

Not specified

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