Community Habilitation Specialist- DSP 2

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YAI is seeking a highly motivated Direct Support Professional ( DSP ) for our Community Habilitation services in Westchester and its surrounding areas.

As a Community Habilitation staff member, you will provide one-on-one support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You play an integral role in teaching various life skills while providing recreational opportunities to promote community integration.

The goal of this program is to empower the people we support to obtain greater independence.

Key Responsibilities :

• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Using effective communication skills & time management skills
• Providing one-to-one supports in community and home settings.
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR / First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.

as well as applying skills.

• Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support.
• Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs.
• Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
• Building Positive relationships.
• Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods : Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.
• Ensuring person centered plans are implemented.
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
• Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.

Education and Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Work or life experience within the intellectual / developmental disabilities field is a plus
• Ability to support people with intellectual / developmental disabilities.
• Basic written and verbal communication.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Valid Driver's License may be required depending upon the position.
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to take initiative

Schedule :

20 hours / week Part-time

Benefits :

• DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Vacation / Holidays and Sick Time (depending on time type)
• 403(b) retirement with employer matching contribution
• Life Insurance
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!

Compensation :

$18.00 / hr.

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.