Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Personal Care - For IMMEDIATE HIRE

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We are hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Day Habilitation Services in Queens.

YAI's day programs are designed to assist people to acquire, retain or improve their self‑help, socialization and adaptive skills, including communication, travel and other areas in adult education. Activities and environments are designed to foster the development of life skills, and adaptation to appropriate social behavior; The day program focuses on community inclusion through volunteer work, healthy relationship building, promoting self‑advocacy and making informed decision.

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.

Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.

Carry out a progressive teaching style designed to measure accuracy, fluency, and competency on individualized goals using foundational teaching skills (EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications).

Maintain a conducive learning environment through a variety of methods: personal outcome measures, person‑centered thinking, informed decision making.

Complete thorough and timely monthly documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and meeting billing deadlines.

Implement the day program plans, providing opportunities for self‑determination, independent activity, increased productivity and greater community inclusion.

Collect, record, and report data for all written program plans (behavior plans, treatment plans, staff action plans, etc.) Ensure appropriate supervision of the people we support and the program, understanding when to contact an administrator for support.

Escort people on recreational activities, volunteer sites, and community events and/or functions.

Assist people with purchases and safeguard personal allowance funds and additional funds.

Strong writing skills required; ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize data through detailed progress notes.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus for DSP 1, but not mandatory. For DSP 2 positions, at least three years of Direct Support Professional experience in the I/DD field.

Full time; Monday through Friday.

DailyPay available - work today, get paid today.

Tuition reimbursement.

Medical and dental insurance (including family options and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision).

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

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.