Direct Support Professional Dsp 1 - Hollis Hills, Queens

Young Adult Institute Inc

Hollis Hills, Queens, US
$16.50ph to $18.00ph
On-site
Direct care services
Health, safety, and wellness
Crisis intervention and management
The Young Adult Institute Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Hollis Hills, Queens, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The role involves providing direct care and support in various environments, promoting community integration, and ensuring the health and safety of clients

Job Summary

  • The ideal candidate possesses a wide range of skills and is eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
  • DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), providing direct care services, ensuring health and safety, and facilitating community integration.
  • YAI offers competitive benefits including DailyPay, tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Young Adult Institute Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Hollis Hills, Queens, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The role involves providing direct care and support in various environments, promoting community integration, and ensuring the health and safety of clients.

Salary

$16.50/hour to $18.00/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct care services
  • health, safety, and wellness
  • crisis intervention and management
  • community integration

Nice-to-have

  • creative problem solving
  • building inclusive communities
  • emotional support

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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