Promote mission of supporting people with disabilities
Uphold personal rights and provide emotional support
Ensure health, wellness, and safety of individuals
The Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across various locations in Westchester County. The ideal candidates should possess a range of skills to support personal goals, promote community integration, and ensure the health and safety of those they assist
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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The Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across various locations in Westchester County. The ideal candidates should possess a range of skills to support personal goals, promote community integration, and ensure the health and safety of those they assist.
Salary
$18.00/hour - $19.06/hour
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Promote mission of supporting people with disabilities
Uphold personal rights and provide emotional support
Ensure health, wellness, and safety of individuals
Implement person-centered plans and behavior support plans
Maintain clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment
Assist with personal care and activities of daily living
Nice-to-have
Willingness to take initiative
Demonstrate positivity, patience, and empathy
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Work in a high energy, fast-paced environment
Key Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to meet essential physical demands
Effective written and oral communication skills
Basic computer skills
Must hold or obtain SCIP-R certification
Must hold or obtain additional certifications as required