Direct Support Professional - Eastern Suffolk County
Young Adult Institute Inc
Ronkonkoma, USA
$18.00ph - $19.05ph
On-site
Uphold personal rights
Provide emotional support
Build positive relationships
Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for multiple locations in Eastern Suffolk County, NY, to provide support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs will assist clients in various settings, ensuring their emotional well-being, personal care, and community engagement
Job Summary
DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), providing support in various settings to help them live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
Key responsibilities include assisting individuals in maximizing their strengths, ensuring their safety and well-being, implementing individualized plans, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
YAI offers benefits such as DailyPay, tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for multiple locations in Eastern Suffolk County, NY, to provide support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs will assist clients in various settings, ensuring their emotional well-being, personal care, and community engagement.
Salary
$18.00/hour - $19.05/hour
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Uphold personal rights
Provide emotional support
Build positive relationships
Ensure health, wellness, and safety
Manage crisis situations
Implement person-centered plans
Maintain therapeutic environment
Utilize safe handling procedures
Administer medication as prescribed
Collect and record behavior data
Work effectively in a team
Complete required trainings and certifications
Maintain electronic health records
Comply with regulatory requirements
Respond to challenging behavior
Nice-to-have
Creatively finding solutions
Building an inclusive community
Person-first language
Solution-oriented approach
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 required certifications
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to work beyond scheduled hours
Valid Driver's License and Van certification (if required)