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Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities.

Driver's License required!

About the position:

DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the supports needed, DSPs will work at a day habilitation center and within the community.

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.

YAI's Mission:

Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI?

Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. 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. Learn more at yai.org/careers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships.
  • 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.

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

Benefits:

  • 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)*
  • 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. Check out our benefits page to learn more!

*Available for Full-time employees

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.05 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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