DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Full-Time & Part-Time Shifts)

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.

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.

Full time, part time, weekday. (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.

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.

Supports person-centered advocacy with the individuals.

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.

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.

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.

assist with lifting/moving individuals with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment; Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to document services for billing and tracking purposes.

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 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. 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.

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.

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. To ensure fairness and safeguard transparency, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

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