Direct Care Support Professional- Part Time Weekend Overnight

Direct Support Professional
We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Queens 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 supports 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.
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.
Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
Support with intimate care functions.
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 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field.
Full-time, part-time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning, evening, and overnight schedules.

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, holidays, and sick time
• 403(b) retirement with employer match
• 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.