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Direct Support Professional - East New York

$18 per hour

Dormont Manufacturing Co

About the Position We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Brooklyn for our residential Linden Boulevard (East New York) location. The ideal candidate possesses a wide range of skills and is eager to promote YAI’s mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the support needed, DSPs may work in a person’s home, their family’s home, a YAI residence, a day habilitation center, or out in the community. We offer work‑life balance, growth opportunities, and innovative benefits. Key Responsibilities Provide direct care services as needed, including counseling, training in ADLs, assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative, and other needs within the program and in the community. Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support. Support with intimate care functions. Build and maintain positive relationships. Participate in development of treatment plans. Crisis intervention and management. Complete mandatory training based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP‑R, Defensive Driving, etc.) and apply soft skills. Meet, demonstrate, and model OPWDD Core Competencies. Assist the people we support in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities through teaching, self‑advocacy, and emotional support. Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization. Complete documentation to ensure compliance and billing. Train/present to a team. Take on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work and complete job‑related tasks as needed. Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED preferred. Valid NYS Driver’s License required for most positions. Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 2 years’ work experience in the I/DD field. Good written and verbal communication. Basic computer knowledge. Tuberculosis test and background check mandatory. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Interpersonal and problem‑solving skills. Willingness to take initiative. Ability to support people with I/DD through patient and compassionate care. Schedule Full‑time (40 hours/week) or Part‑time (8–32 hours/week). Weekday and/or weekend positions available. Morning (7a‑3p), evening (3p‑11p), and overnight (11p‑7a) schedules available. Benefits DailyPay available — Work today, get paid today. Tuition reimbursement. Medical and dental insurance — options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for full‑time positions). Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type). 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions. Life insurance and long‑term disability. Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Compensation $18.00/hour (starting) to $19.05/hour (depending on experience). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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