Direct Support Professional- Dsp 1

Young Adult Institute Inc

Rockland County, US
$18.00ph - $18.00ph
On-site
Assisting with activities of daily living (adls)
Maintaining health, wellness, and safety
Ensuring appropriate supervision
Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and promoting community integration while maintaining a person-centered approach

Job Summary

  • YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning.
  • Join our dynamic team teaching daily and independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling, and promoting community integration.
  • The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a willingness to help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as assisting with showering, toileting, grooming, laundry and housekeeping as necessary.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and promoting community integration while maintaining a person-centered approach.

Salary

$18.00/hour - $18.00/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Maintaining health, wellness, and safety
  • Ensuring appropriate supervision
  • Completing mandatory trainings
  • Using person first language

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiasm for working with people with disabilities
  • Willingness to take initiative
  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Valid NY State Driver's License may be required
  • Tuberculosis test mandatory

Work Rights

Not specified

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