Direct Support Professional- Dsp 1

Young Adult Institute Inc

Manhattan, US
Base: $16.78; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
On-site
Assist individuals with adls
Provide emotional support
Maintain therapeutic environment
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

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.
  • Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others.
  • Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: $16.78; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assist individuals with ADLs
  • provide emotional support
  • maintain therapeutic environment
  • administer medication as prescribed
  • transport and escort individuals
  • collect and record data
  • adhere to regulatory requirements

Nice-to-have

  • demonstrate positivity and empathy
  • remain calm in stressful situations
  • solution-oriented approach during conflicts
  • work beyond scheduled hours

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
  • Hold or obtain SCIP-R certification
  • Hold or obtain additional certifications as required
  • Hold or obtain valid Driver's License and Van certification (if applicable)

Work Rights

Not specified

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