Direct Support Professional
| Company | Yai |
|---|---|
| Location | Greenwich, CT, USA, New Rochelle, NY, USA |
| Salary | $16.5 – $18 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to complete three to five weekdays of paid New York State-mandated OPWDD training during normal business hours
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus but not mandatory