Direct Support Professional 1
Yai
Direct Support Professional 1
Yai
Special education school with integrated therapies
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We are hiring for our Direct Support Professional opening in our Brooklyn locationswho possess a wide range of skills and are eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
About the Position:
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 in a person’s home, in their family’s home, in a YAI residence, at a day habilitation center, or out in the community.
Qualifications and Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
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:
Full Time weekday and weekend positions are available including 40 hour morning , evening, and overnight schedules.
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:
$15.00/hour to $16.50/hour
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.
Manhattan Star Academy is a private, non-profit day school serving ages 3–21 with developmental needs, offering preschool through upper school under the YAI Network. It combines academics with comprehensive therapies (occupational, physical, speech-language, counseling) delivered during the school day, using a developmentally based, Montessori-inspired approach in small classes. The campus uses sensory-friendly facilities and technology such as smart boards and iPads to support learning and track progress, and it runs a transition program with vocational training and internships. Its differentiators are the integrated therapy model, a specialized environment for neuro-developmental disabilities, and a clear path from early education to post-secondary readiness with individualized support.
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