FT Floater Direct Support Professional - DSP 1- Suffolk County
Full Time
Suffolk County, NY
Posted
Job description
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Direct Support Professional (DSP 1)
YAI is hiring compassionate and reliable people looking to grow in the field of healthcare and human services. The Direct Support Professional is an entry-level position joining an interdisciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Healthcare Specialist, Behavior Intervention Specialist, and Residential Managers to support people with various intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will enjoy helping people achieve their fullest life possible and is willing to support them in daily activities that prevent them from being self-sufficient, including assisting in emotional support and counseling, crisis intervention, home health care, vocational education, and communal living resources. All job-specific knowledge, strategies, and skills are provided as paid training through YAI's Training and Development Department.
Locations: (Suffolk County) South Huntington, Centereach, Dix Hills, Commack, Wheatley Heights, Deer Park, Bay Shore, or Central Islip
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Available Shifts:
6:30am- 2:30pm
2:30pm- 10:30pm
10:30pm- 6:30am
Key Responsibilities:
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Building Positive relationships
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Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: personal outcome measures, person-centered thinking, informed decision making
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Ensuring person-centered plans are implemented
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Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
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Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.)
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Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support
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Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs
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Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
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Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
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Using effective communication skills & time management skills
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Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)
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Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills
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Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies
Requirements:
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Work experience in the I/DD field is mandatory
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Ability to complete three to five weekdays of paid New York State-mandated OPWDD training during normal business hours
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
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Willing to take initiative
Benefits Include:
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Daily Pay available - Work today, get paid today !
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Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
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Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
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Bonus Pay
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Tuition Assistance
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Employee assistance program
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Growth-oriented work environment
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Extensive clinical and practical paid skills training
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Discounts on wireless service, gym memberships, & more
Compensation: $16.50/hour to $17.25/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.
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