Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Yorktown Heights, US, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals and enhancing their quality of life. The position requires patience, effective communication, and the ability to manage various physical and emotional support tasks, with flexible scheduling options available
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
Match Score: 85
Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Yorktown Heights, US, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals and enhancing their quality of life. The position requires patience, effective communication, and the ability to manage various physical and emotional support tasks, with flexible scheduling options available.
Salary
$18.00/hour - $19.06/hour
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Assisting individuals with ADLs
Medication administration
Behavior Support Plans
Crisis intervention
Infection control protocols
Electronic health record documentation
Nice-to-have
Patience and tolerance
Person-first language
Solution-oriented approach
Positive relationships
Key Requirements
At least 18 years of age
Ability to meet essential physical demands
Effective written and oral communication skills
Basic computer skills
Must hold or obtain SCIP-R
Must hold or obtain additional certifications as required