Direct Care Support Professional- Part Time Weekend Overnight

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We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Brooklyn for our residential Flatbush (South) locations. 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, in their family’s home, in a YAI residence, at a day habilitation center, or out in the community.

Our employees are our most valuable assets. You will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture, and we hope you will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team. We offer work-life balance, growth opportunities, and innovative benefits.

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. To provide direct care services as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of counseling, training in ADLs (Assisted Daily Living skills), 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.

Completing mandatory training based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), 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.

Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.

Training/presenting to a team.

High School Diploma or GED preferred

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.

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to support people with I/DD through patient and compassionate care

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

DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance - with 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.