Direct Support Professional - South Flatbush

Young Adult Institute Inc

Brooklyn, NY, US
$18.00ph to $19.05ph; not specified; benefits incl...
On-site
Provide direct care services
Ensure health, safety, and wellness
Support with intimate care functions
Young Adult Institute Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional for its South Flatbush location in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and promoting a supportive community

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 support in various settings including residences, day habilitation centers, and the community.
  • 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 matching.

Matching Summary

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Young Adult Institute Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional for its South Flatbush location in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and promoting a supportive community.

Salary

$18.00/hour to $19.05/hour; Not specified; Benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide direct care services
  • Ensure health, safety, and wellness
  • Support with intimate care functions
  • Build and maintain positive relationships
  • Crisis intervention and management
  • Completing mandatory training
  • Meeting OPWDD Core Competencies

Nice-to-have

  • Willing to take initiative
  • Patient and compassionate care
  • Strengthening workplace culture
  • Work-life balance and growth opportunities

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License required
  • Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Tuberculosis test and background check mandatory

Work Rights

Not specified

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