Direct Support Professional - Day Services

Young Adult Institute Inc

Brooklyn, New York, US
Base: $18.00ph to $19.05ph; bonus/equity: not spec...
Full-time, monday-friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Provide direct care services
Ensure health safety and wellness
Complete timely monthly documentation
Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals for their Day Habilitation Services in Brooklyn, New York. The role focuses on assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in acquiring essential life skills to foster independence and community inclusion

Job Summary

  • The position focuses on community inclusion through volunteer work, healthy relationship building, and promoting self-advocacy.
  • Employees will actively carry out a progressive teaching style to measure accuracy, fluency, and competency on individualized goals.
  • Benefits include DailyPay availability, tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.

Matching Summary

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Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals for their Day Habilitation Services in Brooklyn, New York. The role focuses on assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in acquiring essential life skills to foster independence and community inclusion.

Salary

Base: $18.00/hour to $19.05/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b), DailyPay

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide direct care services
  • Ensure health safety and wellness
  • Complete timely monthly documentation
  • Implement day program plans
  • Collect record and report data

Nice-to-have

  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Experience in I/DD field preferred
  • Valid NY State Driver's License
  • Ability to analyze and summarize data
  • Creative problem solving for life challenges

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Mandatory tuberculosis test and background check
  • Completion of mandatory trainings (AMAP, CPR/First Aid)
  • DSP 2 requires 1-2 years I/DD experience
  • Valid NY State Driver's License is a plus

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