Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Part Time Evening Direct Support Professional in Queens, NY, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals and ensuring their safety and well-being. The role includes providing emotional support, personal care, and facilitating social interactions while adhering to individualized service plans
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
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Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Part Time Evening Direct Support Professional in Queens, NY, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals and ensuring their safety and well-being. The role includes providing emotional support, personal care, and facilitating social interactions while adhering to individualized service plans.
Salary
Base: $16.78 / hour - $16.78 / hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Assisting individuals with ADLs
Medication administration
Behavior Support Plan implementation
Crisis situation management
Infection control protocols
Electronic health record usage
Nice-to-have
Patience and tolerance
Person-first language
Solution-oriented approach
Positivity, patience, and empathy
Key Requirements
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