Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional - Suffolk County

About the Position We are hiring people for our Brentwood and Coram locations in Suffolk County. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the supports needed, DSPs may work at a day habilitation center, or out in the community. YAI’s Mission Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI? Working at YAI means effecting real change in people’s lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life’s challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you! Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Program Day Habilitation Location Coram - 217 Middle Country Road Brentwood NY - 555 Washington Ave Schedule Full time, part time, weekday. (7:30am - 3:30pm, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 7:30am - 5:30pm, 9:30am - 1:30pm) Key Functions & Responsibilities 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. Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. Responsible for overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times, maintaining program guidelines for protection, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and escalating potential harm to self or others. Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision and managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies and regulations. Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans. Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards, including protective oversight (IPOPs), Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support. Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. Utilizes safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. Assists with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, laundry, and housekeeping. Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. Teaches and develops new skills. Supports person-centered advocacy with the individuals. Assists in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes among individuals. Facilitates ethical decision making. Provides supervision for and/or plans and prepares balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and specific guidelines. Transports and escorts individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites. Assists people with making purchases and safeguards personal allowance funds. Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person-specific needs such as supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, and complex medical needs. Implements Behavior Support Plan as written by a Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. Observes and reports changes in behavior or signs and symptoms to the clinical and/or leadership team. Serves as a member of a highly effective team, providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and applicable regulations. Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services, and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record system. Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and billing accuracy within appropriate timeframes. Uses foundational teaching skills such as Explain, Model, Observe, and Evaluate (EMOE), task analysis, and progressive teaching techniques. Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent escalation. Complies with all Federal, State, Local, and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including HIPAA. Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and high-quality care and attends team meetings. Utilizes and demonstrates approved YAI and OPWDD training techniques to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior. Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, including assisting at another YAI or off-site location. May participate in the development of treatment plans. For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals on a daily or other regular basis with appropriate credentials. Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to meet essential physical demands of the position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle objects, tools or controls; assist with lifting/moving individuals with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion. Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to document services for billing and tracking purposes. Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy. Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs, including exposure to and handling of bodily fluids. Basic computer skills, including email and workday usage. Must hold or obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) within one (1) year of appointment. Must hold or obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported such as Choking – Return Demonstration, Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), Diabetes Care, CPR, Tube Feeding, etc. within one (1) year of appointment. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies unless otherwise authorized. For assignments requiring vehicle transport, must hold or obtain and maintain a valid Driver’s License and appropriate van certification. Preferred Qualification Requirements HS diploma or equivalent. Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory for DSP 1 positions. For elevated DSP positions, at least three (3) years of direct support experience with the I/DD population and required YAI certifications based on setting within six (6) months of appointment. Compensation $18.00/hour - $19.05/hour Depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits DailyPay available. 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. 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 and safeguard transparency, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co