Direct Support Professional Dsp 1 - Woodside, Queens

Young Adult Institute Inc

Woodside, Queens, US
$16.50ph to $18.00ph
On-site
Provide direct care services
Ensure health, safety, and wellness
Assist with intimate care functions
The Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Woodside, Queens, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Candidates should be passionate about supporting this community and possess a range of caregiving skills

Job Summary

  • The ideal candidate is eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
  • Key responsibilities include providing direct care services, ensuring health and safety, assisting with personal care, participating in treatment plan development, and facilitating community integration.
  • Benefits include DailyPay, tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Matching Summary

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The Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Woodside, Queens, to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Candidates should be passionate about supporting this community and possess a range of caregiving skills.

Salary

$16.50/hour to $18.00/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide direct care services
  • Ensure health, safety, and wellness
  • Assist with intimate care functions
  • Build positive relationships
  • Crisis intervention and management
  • Facilitate community integration

Nice-to-have

  • Promote YAI's mission
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Build inclusive community

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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