Direct Support Professional – Dsp 1 - Little Neck, Queens

Young Adult Institute Inc

Little Neck, Queens, US
$16.50ph to $18.00ph
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Direct care services
Health, safety, and wellness
Crisis intervention and management
** Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Little Neck, Queens, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves providing direct care and support, promoting community integration, and enhancing the quality of life for those served. **

Job Summary

  • Provide direct care services including counseling, training in ADLs, and assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, and habilitative needs.
  • Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of individuals, participate in treatment plan development, and manage crises.
  • YAI offers benefits such as DailyPay, tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Little Neck, Queens, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves providing direct care and support, promoting community integration, and enhancing the quality of life for those served. **

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

  • Promote YAI's mission
  • Build positive relationships
  • Creative problem-solving

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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