Direct Support Professional - Direct Support Professional 1

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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning.  This position requires a high energy, self-starting individual to support the Manhattan Recreation Program in New York, NY. 

The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working directly with people of all ages with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities, creating new opportunities for Living, Loving, Working, and Learning. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Direct Support Professional, who has the ability to handle challenging situations with patience and understanding to work with this active group of people

The Manhattan Recreation (Supplemental Day Habilitation) is located in New York, NY , and is tasked to provide socialization opportunities. Staff will work in liaison with our Community and Family and will focus on reinforcing daily and independent living skills, providing individual & group counseling and providing recreational and socialization opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements:  

• • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus but not mandatory
  • Ability to complete three to five weekdays of paid New York State-mandated OPWDD training during normal business hours
  • Tuberculosis (TB) testing is mandatory for most positions (and is provided free of charge by our partnership with CityMD)

​Schedule

• Per Diem.

Benefits

• • DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
  • Medical/Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!

Compensation

• $18.50 hourly

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.

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