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Job Description Direct Service Provider (DSP) Bilingual Mandarin or Cantonese Salary Range: $17-$19/hr Part Time, Flexible Hours Locations: Throughout all 5 boroughs in the individual's home or community setting Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work with children and adults, and their families on mastering daily living skills. Applicants will work in our program serving individuals with developmental disabilities ages 8 to 55. Services are provided in the individual's home or community setting. This provides leisure activities for the individual while engaging their interests. Activities as a DSP involve facilitating the following: daily living tasks, socializing with peers, travel training, interacting with community members, and understanding social boundaries in multiple settings. Additional responsibilities include: • Facilitate that the individual meets their service plan goals., • Establish and maintain a collaborative schedule between the family and the DSP., • Communicate effectively with the individual, families, and supervisors., • Advocate on behalf of the individual, • Assist the individual with overcoming their personal challenges., • Model positive interactions., • Problem-solve and communicate with supervisors as needed., • Document session activities with the individuals in a timely manner., • Bilingual in either Cantonese or Mandarin., • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legal to work in the US., • High school diploma or GED preferred., • Ability to communicate in either Mandarin or Cantonese as well as English., • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices., • Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)., • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards., • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards., • Must be able to lift 35 lbs. The mission of CARES (Community Assistance Resources and Extended Services, Inc.) is to assist children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and/or mental health conditions and their families, in particular, from under-served multilingual communities, access information, obtain resources and services.

Job Description "Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!” Must be able to work a minimum of 3 days per week Monday-Friday. Part Time. The salary for this position is $18.00 hourly QSAC is looking for compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals to work with children and adults with autism in our QSAC after school programs (ASP) supporting their clinical plans and providing active programming. This is an entry level position with paid training. If you are interested in supporting with people with autism and learning more about Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), then this is the job for you! This position pays $17 dollars an hour. Responsibilities include: • Successful completion of required level of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Learning series and evaluations, • Implement and adhere to established treatment/program plans, • Complete required program documentation, • High school diploma/GED (High School students must demonstrate long-term interest in the field) preferred, • Experience working with people with autism or ID/DD or pursuing related degree preferred, • Ability to run, when needed, • Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb, items Our Mission: QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills. Benefits: • Paid training in the rewarding field of human services, • Training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), • Positive and supportive work environment This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC. To Apply: Please send resume to:

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position We are hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Chelsea, Manhattan! 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. 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. Program * Residential Services Location * Chelsea, Manhattan Schedule * Full time, part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning , evening, and overnight schedules. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including protective oversight (IPOPs), as well as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Teaching/developing skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites, etc. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA), Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and OPWDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, which may include assisting at another YAI or off-site location (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported, including remaining on shift to ensure maintenance of minimum coverage levels for program. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials. * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) within one (1) year of appointment. * Must hold or obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported (for example: Choking – Return Demonstration, Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), Diabetes Care, CPR, Tube Feeding, etc.) within one (1) year of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. * For assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program). Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * HS diploma or its educational equivalent * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions) * For elevated DSP positions, must have at least three (3) years of direct support professional experience with the I/DD population and must obtain (and maintain) required YAI certifications based on setting within six (6) months of appointment. Compensation * $18.00/hour - $19.05/hour* *depending on qualifications and experience 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description We’re currently hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support an individual who lives in Boonton, NJ. They are looking for assistance Monday-Friday from 7::00 am to 10:00 am, plus two afternoons a week, 3:00-6:30, and possibly one overnight a week. We can provide additional hours during the week if you are looking for more hours. This individual may need some assistance with ADL's. What We Offer: • Industry High Wages: $23/hr, • Career Advancement Opportunities within a growing, family-focused agency, • Flexible scheduling based on the family’s needs, • Mileage reimbursement when transporting clients, • Paid training and free continuing education, • Work/life balance and supportive supervision As a DSP, you’ll work one-on-one with adults with disabilities—supporting life skills, community engagement, and personal goals such as independence, socialization, and employment, and sometimes ADLs. Responsibilities: • Work directly with individuals in homes and community settings, • Assist with daily living (e.g., hygiene, dressing, meal prep), • Assist in medication administration as needed, • Help plan and participate in community activities and outings, • Document progress and report changes in behavior or health, • Follow support plans (NJISP) and agency policies, • Must be at least 21 years old, • High school diploma or GED, • Valid NJ driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation, • Experience working with individuals with I/DD or in caregiving, education, or advocacy (preferred), • Must be physically able to assist with mobility and personal care Ready to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life? Join The Future Years and become part of a team that truly cares. Apply now! Key words: Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Direct Support, Community Based, Day Programs, Vocational Programs, Mental Health Technician, Residential Counselor, Direct Care, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, HHA, Home Health Aide, Personal Assistant, Home Health, Care Giver, Caregiver, DCP, Direct Care Professional, DSP, And Direct Support Professional, special education, social services, personal advocacy, life skills coaching

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Brooklyn for our residential Flatbush (North) locations. 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. DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the support 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. Our employees are our most valuable assets. You will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture, and we hope you will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team. We offer work-life balance, growth opportunities, and innovative benefits. 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 and in the community. * Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support. * Support with intimate care functions. * Build and maintain positive relationships. * Participating in development of treatment plans. * Crisis intervention and management. * Completing mandatory training based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying soft skills. * Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies. * 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. * Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing. * Training/presenting to a team. * Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work and completing job related tasks as needed. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED preferred * Valid NYS Driver’s License required for most positions * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 2 years’ work experience in the I/DD field. * Good written and verbal communication * Basic computer knowledge * Tuberculosis test and background check mandatory Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Interpersonal and problem-solving skills * Willing to take initiative * Ability to support people with I/DD through patient and compassionate care Schedule: * Full-time (40 hours/week) or Part-time (8-32 hours/week) * Weekday and/or weekend positions available * Morning (7a-3p), evening (3p-11p), and overnight (11p-7a) schedules available 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 (for full-time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation: * $18.00/hour (starting) to $19.05/hour (depending on experience – see Education & Experience above) 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.

Job Description Join JB&B and shape the future of the built environment! Founded in 1915, Jaros, Baum & Bolles has been a pillar of engineering innovation in New York City for over a century. Specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), JB&B has contributed to some of the most iconic buildings. In October 2025, JB&B joined forces with Trinity Consultants, a global consulting firm focused on the natural and built environments. JB&B now operates within Trinity’s Built Environment division, combining its deep expertise in high-performance building systems with Trinity’s strengths in acoustic design, facility operations, commissioning, and technology strategy. This strategic merger expands JB&B’s capabilities and offers employees: • Access to a broader portfolio of international projects and clients, • Enhanced career mobility across Trinity’s global network The Associate is expected to positively contribute to the office environment, sharing gained knowledge with staff members and act as both an educator and a mentor to other engineers to increase firmwide use and proficiency of SKM power tools software suite. Responsibilities • Perform power system studies including short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc flash analysis., • Collaborate with project designers to modify electrical systems to meet client goals for coordination and arc flash mitigation., • Conduct on-site surveys to evaluate and document existing electrical one-line diagrams., • Review shop drawings and perform site visits to verify overcurrent device sizing and settings implementation., • Lead the development and administration of an office-wide training program for SKM and related electrical modeling software., • Prioritize tasks effectively and meet project deadlines, including document issuance and coordination., • Communicate proactively with internal and external project stakeholders regarding deadlines, issues, and deliverables., • Utilize and contribute to internal checklists and design guidelines to maintain firmwide standards., • Attend project meetings independently or with senior staff to understand project requirements., • Anticipate and address project issues in collaboration with senior engineers and partners.Qualifications, • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology., • Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in electrical design and power systems analysis., • Proficiency in SKM Power Tools, with demonstrated ability to perform short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies is required., • Strong oral and written communication skills., • Proficient in design software tools such as Revit and AutoCAD., • Solid understanding of trade-specific project scopes, applicable codes (e.g., energy, building), and coordination requirements with other disciplines., • Familiarity with documentation standards and ability to develop content for all project phases (SD, DD, CD, and specifications). Why Work at JB&B? • Legacy + Innovation: Our company blends a rich history with forward-thinking design, including smart building systems and deep carbon reduction strategies., • Collaborative Culture: With over 400 professionals, our company fosters mentorship, teamwork, and continuous learning., • Global Impact: Now part of Trinity, our company offers opportunities to work on transformative projects across commercial, healthcare, aviation, life sciences, and data center sectors., • Multiple office locations: New York, Boston and Philadelphia. What We Offer, • Hybrid workplace offering the flexibility to work both from home and the office, • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k employer match and stock options, • Paid time off (PTO), volunteer program and employee resource groups, • Training and professional development courses through JB&B University Estimated compensation range: $122,000-$140,000 a year Jaros, Baum & Bolles is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Powered by JazzHR KeTVIf0vgk

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Brooklyn for our Brooklyn locations. 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. DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the support 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. Our employees are our most valuable assets. You will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture, and we hope you will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team. We offer work-life balance, growth opportunities, and innovative benefits. 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 and in the community. * Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support. * Support with intimate care functions. * Build and maintain positive relationships. * Participating in development of treatment plans. * Crisis intervention and management. * Completing mandatory training based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying soft skills. * Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies. * 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. * Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing. * Training/presenting to a team. * Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work and completing job related tasks as needed. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED preferred * Valid NYS Driver’s License required for most positions * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 2 years’ work experience in the I/DD field. * Good written and verbal communication * Basic computer knowledge * Tuberculosis test and background check mandatory Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Interpersonal and problem-solving skills * Willing to take initiative * Ability to support people with I/DD through patient and compassionate care Schedule: * Full-time (40 hours/week) or Part-time (8-32 hours/week) * Weekday and/or weekend positions available * Morning (7a-3p), evening (3p-11p), and overnight (11p-7a) schedules available * Driver’s license required for morning and evening positions * 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 (for full-time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation: * $18.00/hour (starting) to $19.05/hour (depending on experience – see Education & Experience above) 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Brooklyn for our residential Midwood locations. 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. DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the support 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. Our employees are our most valuable assets. You will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture, and we hope you will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team. We offer work-life balance, growth opportunities, and innovative benefits. 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 and in the community. * Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support. * Support with intimate care functions. * Build and maintain positive relationships. * Participating in development of treatment plans. * Crisis intervention and management. * Completing mandatory training based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying soft skills. * Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies. * 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. * Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing. * Training/presenting to a team. * Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work and completing job related tasks as needed. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED preferred * Valid NYS Driver’s License required for most positions * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 2 years’ work experience in the I/DD field. * Good written and verbal communication * Basic computer knowledge * Tuberculosis test and background check mandatory Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Interpersonal and problem-solving skills * Willing to take initiative * Ability to support people with I/DD through patient and compassionate care Schedule: * Full-time (40 hours/week) or Part-time (8-32 hours/week) * Weekday and/or weekend positions available * Morning (7a-3p), evening (3p-11p), and overnight (11p-7a) schedules available 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 (for full-time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation: * $18.00/hour (starting) to $19.05/hour (depending on experience – see Education & Experience above) 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.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Queens locations. 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. 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. 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. * Support with intimate care functions. * Build and maintain positive relationships. * Participating in development of treatment plans. * Crisis intervention and management. * Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills. * Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies. * 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. * Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing. * Training/presenting to a team. * Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED preferred. * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field. * Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position. * Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions. Location: * Flushing, Queens (Esther Silfen IRA) Schedule: * Full-time, part-time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning , evening, and overnight schedules. 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 (for full-time positions) * 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! Compensation: * $16.50/hour to $18.00/hour (depending on experience) 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.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position We are hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Brooklyn! 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. 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. Program * Residential Services Location * Brooklyn Schedule * Full time, part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning , evening, and overnight schedules. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including protective oversight (IPOPs), as well as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Teaching/developing skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites, etc. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA), Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and OPWDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, which may include assisting at another YAI or off-site location (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported, including remaining on shift to ensure maintenance of minimum coverage levels for program. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials. * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) within one (1) year of appointment. * Must hold or obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported (for example: Choking – Return Demonstration, Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), Diabetes Care, CPR, Tube Feeding, etc.) within one (1) year of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. * For assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program). Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * HS diploma or its educational equivalent * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions) * For elevated DSP positions, must have at least three (3) years of direct support professional experience with the I/DD population and must obtain (and maintain) required YAI certifications based on setting within six (6) months of appointment. Compensation * $18.00/hour - $19.05/hour* *depending on qualifications and experience 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description Owner’s Representative Firm – New York Metropolitan Area Work Location: In Person Our expanding Owner’s Representative firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Development Project Manager with a strong background in commercial real estate development, site feasibility, zoning analysis, entitlements, and architectural coordination to join our growing team. We specialize in large-scale commercial new construction and complex alteration projects. We are not involved in single-family residential construction. Only applicants with relevant commercial real estate development experience will be considered. We offer a collaborative working environment and a diverse portfolio of ground-up and repositioning projects throughout the New York metropolitan area. Position Overview The Real Estate Development Project Manager will oversee projects from site evaluation and pre-development through entitlements, design development, and construction coordination. The successful candidate will ensure projects are strategically analyzed, properly entitled, financially viable, and executed in a timely and effective manner. This role requires a professional who understands the full development lifecycle — including land use regulations, zoning constraints, feasibility modeling, permitting pathways, and architectural document coordination. The Development Project Manager will serve as a key liaison between ownership, consultants, architects, engineers, land use attorneys, expeditors, and public agencies. Key Responsibilities Development & Feasibility • Conduct site feasibility analysis, including zoning and land use research., • Interpret zoning codes and assess development potential (FAR, use groups, height, setbacks, parking, etc.)., • Evaluate acquisition opportunities and provide high-level development yield studies., • Identify regulatory constraints and entitlement risks early in the process., • Manage entitlement processes with local, state, and federal agencies., • Coordinate with land use attorneys and expeditors to secure necessary approvals., • Oversee preparation and submission of permit applications., • Track regulatory approvals and maintain permitting schedules., • Oversee design development from schematic design (SD) through 100% construction documents (CDs)., • Coordinate architects and consultants to ensure compliance with zoning and development objectives., • Review drawings for alignment with project scope, budget, and regulatory requirements., • Manage scope development and consultant contracts., • Develop and manage pre-development and project budgets., • Prepare and review cost estimates throughout SD, DD, and CD phases., • Evaluate bid proposals and produce bid analysis with award recommendations., • Track project costs, change orders, and budget adjustments., • Represent ownership in meetings with architects, consultants, contractors, and agencies., • Manage multiple projects at varying stages of development., • Oversee project schedules from pre-development through construction., • Monitor construction progress for alignment with approved documents., • Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate development, land use, or owner’s representation., • Demonstrated experience with:, • Zoning analysis and land use research, • Site feasibility studies, • Entitlement and permitting processes, • Architectural coordination, • Experience in the New York metropolitan area strongly preferred., • Strong understanding of building codes and regulatory frameworks., • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and development plans., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Project)., • Experience with development budgeting and financial tracking, • Familiarity with field or project management software (e.g., Procore) a plus, • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Paid training (including medication administration), • Reasonable commuting, • Flexible hours that fit your schedule, • Part-time => full-time pathway (if desired), • Mileage reimbursement for community outings, • Referral bonus program for bringing great people to the team, • Clear expectations, supportive coaching and training, • Hands-on experience for psych, education, ABA and human service fields Hopes Promise Respite is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with I/DD, autism, and daily living or communitybased needs across North Jersey. This role is ideal for people who enjoy helping adults build independence, confidence, and meaningful routines. Because many adults need support with errands, appointments, and community activities, this position works best for someone who can drive and has access to a reliable car your matches are long-term so driving stays simple and predictable. If youve supported a parent, sibling, partner, or loved one with daily routines, medication, or personal care your experience is incredibly valuable here. If youre exploring psychology, human services, ABA, or social work, this role also provides strong handson experience. Many of our strongest DSPs come from personal caregiving backgrounds or from psych/humanservices programs. We match you with adults for long-term assignments for predictable travel and consistent routines. What Youll Do (AdultFocused) Youll support adults with I/DD in their homes and communities through: Behavioral & SkillBuilding Support • Encouraging communication, social skills, and emotional regulation, • Modeling positive behavior and coping strategies, • Supporting independence, confidence, and daily routines, • Engaging in community activities (library, YMCA, errands, outings), • Following clear behaviorsupport strategies and safety plans Daily Living Support (Explained Clearly & Calmly) • Assisting with toileting routines, including pullups or diapers when needed, • Providing basic personal care depending on the adults needs, • Administering medication after completing our paid training and certification, • Supporting meal prep, light household tasks, and structured routines We provide in person and virtual training, clear expectations, and ongoing coaching so you always feel prepared. PartTime FullTime Pathway (If Desired) Youll start parttime while we build your caseload. If you want fulltime hours, you can transition to 30 hours/week once matched with additional adults. Most staff reach fulltime within 60 days but staying parttime is also an option. Requirements • 18+, • Drivers license + reliable transportation - our adults love getting out into the community, • Able to pass background checks, • Comfortable supporting adults with I/DD and daily living needs, • Strong communication, patience, and followthrough, • Experience in caregiving, home care, or supporting a loved one is a plus, • Interest in behavioral support, psychology, ABA, or human services Compensation, • Competitive hourly rate, • Paid training (including medication administration), • Mileage reimbursement for community outings, • Fulltime hours available after caseload build, if desired, • Full-time positions include benefits - paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401K Apply Today Quick Apply (Under 2 Minutes) Start parttime in 2 weeks. Build toward fulltime if you want it. Make a meaningful impact in an adults life and grow your skills along the way. Hopes Promise Respite - Caring Is Our Calling We exist to improve and promote independence throughout every life stage - not through pressure or perfection, but through quality, compassion and human connection.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Teaching/developing habilitative and rehabilitative skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals, including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites; actively participates in establishment and/or creation of schedules for, volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Assists with medication inventory, including medication cabinet checks and over-the-counter (OTC) inventory, performing within applicable timeframes and reordering medication and/or supplies, as needed. * Assists with scheduling of medical appointments for people supported and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner. * Appropriately utilizes petty cash and house funds, including store cards, obtaining and maintaining documentation or receipts for purchases in accordance with applicable rules in coordination with supervisor. * Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a regular basis and updates related logs and maintenance sheets, coordinating appointments with supervisor. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan/Behavior Guidelines and Protocols as specified in applicable plans. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; ensures all pertinent information is communicated between members of the team and/or shifts using prescribed in-house communication systems and collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record and/or medication record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA)). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI/NIPD-NJ facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and NJ DDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Regularly provides support and/or coverage in a variety of settings and programs across assigned region and/or service delivery settings, including assisting at off-site locations (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported and remaining on shift or reporting to another program to maintain minimum coverage levels. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and * Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported including, but not limited to Non-Crisis Invention training, American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, NJ Medication Administration certification and Positive Behavior Supports training as scheduled by supervisor or designee, within 120 days of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes and/or I/DD with cooccurring behavioral/mental health needs. Schedule: varies Compensation: $18.50 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.

Job Description Day Habilitation Specialist - Day Habilitation Program Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER! When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the amazing people we support. We have great opportunities for positive, motivated individuals to work in a day hab setting assisting adults diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities in becoming self-sufficient and self-actualized. Get in on the ground floor and train for an entry level career in the healthcare/education field! In this position, you will: · Help residents achieve/exceed their personal goals;· Provide structure and emotional support; · Assist in resolving behavioral issues; · Help individuals with personal hygiene; · Complete detailed, accurate documentation · Transport individuals to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using Agency vehicles. We require: ·HS Diploma or equivalent plus 2 years ID/DD experience OR Associate's or Bachelor's Degree OR 3 years related experience·Clean and Valid NYS driver's license·Complete within 6 months of hire and maintain required trainings in AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) and SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention).·The ability to assist with lifting and transferring an adult person.·Must have flexibility to be reassigned to other programs and/or locations as needed.·Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus. ·Ability to communicate and understand in English; both verbally and in writing Apply online at or just email to . An EOE m/f/d/v Req #5106 Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:45pm 38.75

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Teaching/developing habilitative and rehabilitative skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals, including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites; actively participates in establishment and/or creation of schedules for, volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Assists with medication inventory, including medication cabinet checks and over-the-counter (OTC) inventory, performing within applicable timeframes and reordering medication and/or supplies, as needed. * Assists with scheduling of medical appointments for people supported and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner. * Appropriately utilizes petty cash and house funds, including store cards, obtaining and maintaining documentation or receipts for purchases in accordance with applicable rules in coordination with supervisor. * Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a regular basis and updates related logs and maintenance sheets, coordinating appointments with supervisor. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan/Behavior Guidelines and Protocols as specified in applicable plans. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; ensures all pertinent information is communicated between members of the team and/or shifts using prescribed in-house communication systems and collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record and/or medication record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA)). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI/NIPD-NJ facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and NJ DDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Regularly provides support and/or coverage in a variety of settings and programs across assigned region and/or service delivery settings, including assisting at off-site locations (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported and remaining on shift or reporting to another program to maintain minimum coverage levels. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and * Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported including, but not limited to Non-Crisis Invention training, American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, NJ Medication Administration certification and Positive Behavior Supports training as scheduled by supervisor or designee, within 120 days of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes and/or I/DD with cooccurring behavioral/mental health needs. Schedule * Thursday - Saturday: 11pm - 9am Benefit Highlights * 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation * $19 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Queens locations. 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. 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. 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. * Support with intimate care functions. * Build and maintain positive relationships. * Participating in development of treatment plans. * Crisis intervention and management. * Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills. * Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies. * 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. * Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing. * Training/presenting to a team. * Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED preferred. * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field. * Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position. * Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions. Location: * Little Neck, Queens (Little Neck Parkway IRA) Schedule: * Full-time, part-time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning , evening, and overnight schedules. 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 (for full-time positions) * 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! Compensation: * $16.50/hour to $18.00/hour (depending on experience) 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.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Teaching/developing habilitative and rehabilitative skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals, including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites; actively participates in establishment and/or creation of schedules for, volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Assists with medication inventory, including medication cabinet checks and over-the-counter (OTC) inventory, performing within applicable timeframes and reordering medication and/or supplies, as needed. * Assists with scheduling of medical appointments for people supported and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner. * Appropriately utilizes petty cash and house funds, including store cards, obtaining and maintaining documentation or receipts for purchases in accordance with applicable rules in coordination with supervisor. * Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a regular basis and updates related logs and maintenance sheets, coordinating appointments with supervisor. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan/Behavior Guidelines and Protocols as specified in applicable plans. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; ensures all pertinent information is communicated between members of the team and/or shifts using prescribed in-house communication systems and collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record and/or medication record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA)). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI/NIPD-NJ facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and NJ DDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Regularly provides support and/or coverage in a variety of settings and programs across assigned region and/or service delivery settings, including assisting at off-site locations (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported and remaining on shift or reporting to another program to maintain minimum coverage levels. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and * Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported including, but not limited to Non-Crisis Invention training, American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, NJ Medication Administration certification and Positive Behavior Supports training as scheduled by supervisor or designee, within 120 days of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes and/or I/DD with cooccurring behavioral/mental health needs. Schedule: Monday - Friday: 3pm - 11pm Compensation: $19/ hour 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Teaching/developing habilitative and rehabilitative skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals, including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites; actively participates in establishment and/or creation of schedules for, volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Assists with medication inventory, including medication cabinet checks and over-the-counter (OTC) inventory, performing within applicable timeframes and reordering medication and/or supplies, as needed. * Assists with scheduling of medical appointments for people supported and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner. * Appropriately utilizes petty cash and house funds, including store cards, obtaining and maintaining documentation or receipts for purchases in accordance with applicable rules in coordination with supervisor. * Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a regular basis and updates related logs and maintenance sheets, coordinating appointments with supervisor. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan/Behavior Guidelines and Protocols as specified in applicable plans. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; ensures all pertinent information is communicated between members of the team and/or shifts using prescribed in-house communication systems and collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record and/or medication record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA)). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI/NIPD-NJ facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and NJ DDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Regularly provides support and/or coverage in a variety of settings and programs across assigned region and/or service delivery settings, including assisting at off-site locations (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported and remaining on shift or reporting to another program to maintain minimum coverage levels. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and * Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported including, but not limited to Non-Crisis Invention training, American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, NJ Medication Administration certification and Positive Behavior Supports training as scheduled by supervisor or designee, within 120 days of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes and/or I/DD with cooccurring behavioral/mental health needs. Schedule * Friday - Saturday: 3:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. Benefit Highlights * 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation * $19 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position Work when you want and pick up shifts that work around your availability 24/7. Great opportunity for supplemental income! We are hiring Per Diem Direct Support Professionals for our Glen Cove locations. 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. 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. Program * Residential Location * Glen Cove Schedule * Morning , evening, overnight and weekend shifts available. Per Diem staff are expected to work a minimum of 16hrs per month after completing required paid agency training. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including protective oversight (IPOPs), as well as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Teaching/developing skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites, etc. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA), Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and OPWDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, which may include assisting at another YAI or off-site location (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported, including remaining on shift to ensure maintenance of minimum coverage levels for program. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials. * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) within one (1) year of appointment. * Must hold or obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported (for example: Choking – Return Demonstration, Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), Diabetes Care, CPR, Tube Feeding, etc.) within one (1) year of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. * For assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program). Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * HS diploma or its educational equivalent * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions) * For elevated DSP positions, must have at least three (3) years of direct support professional experience with the I/DD population and must obtain (and maintain) required YAI certifications based on setting within six (6) months of appointment. Compensation * $18.00/hour - $19.05/hour* *depending on qualifications and experience 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position We are hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Bergen County residential programs. 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. National Institute for People with Disabilities (NIPD-NJ) is a member of the YAI Network. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Teaching/developing habilitative and rehabilitative skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals, including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites; actively participates in establishment and/or creation of schedules for, volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Assists with medication inventory, including medication cabinet checks and over-the-counter (OTC) inventory, performing within applicable timeframes and reordering medication and/or supplies, as needed. * Assists with scheduling of medical appointments for people supported and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner. * Appropriately utilizes petty cash and house funds, including store cards, obtaining and maintaining documentation or receipts for purchases in accordance with applicable rules in coordination with supervisor. * Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a regular basis and updates related logs and maintenance sheets, coordinating appointments with supervisor. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan/Behavior Guidelines and Protocols as specified in applicable plans. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; ensures all pertinent information is communicated between members of the team and/or shifts using prescribed in-house communication systems and collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record and/or medication record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA)). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI/NIPD-NJ facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and NJ DDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Regularly provides support and/or coverage in a variety of settings and programs across assigned region and/or service delivery settings, including assisting at off-site locations (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported and remaining on shift or reporting to another program to maintain minimum coverage levels. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and * Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported including, but not limited to Non-Crisis Invention training, American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, NJ Medication Administration certification and Positive Behavior Supports training as scheduled by supervisor or designee, within 120 days of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes and/or I/DD with cooccurring behavioral/mental health needs. Schedule: Saturday - Sunday: 12pm - 8pm Benefit Highlights * 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation * $18.50/hour to $18.50/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.

Job Description:\n\nIf you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position We are hiring Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialists (ABIS) in Queens! 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. 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. Program Residential Services Location Queens Schedule (Full Time) Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday- Saturday ; 3pm- 11pm Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities All Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialists (ABIS) perform the following tasks: Performs all duties of a Direct Support Professional (DSP 1 – 3) as indicated in job descriptions, in addition to ABIS duties on a regular basis and/or as requested to ensure the overall supervision, protection and care of individuals in program, assisting in maximizing their strengths, interests and abilities while upholding their personal rights and facilitating activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. Leads the identification, facilitation and scheduling of community inclusion activities for assigned program based on feedback from and needs of persons supported, coordinating resources, securing necessary funds and ensuring that activities are completed and appropriately documented. Supports provision of appropriate, therapeutically documented levels of supervision to ensure and protect the health, safety and well-being of individuals at all times by ensuring updates and changes to levels of supervision for persons we support are regularly communicated to all staff and appropriately documented; may run shift meetings, assigning duties, completing shift sheet and making recommendations to ensure staff are qualified and able to maintain current prescribed levels of supervision. Understands and uses specialized clinical knowledge of person-specific needs and signs or symptoms of ailments/syndromes including mental health/medical conditions to provide effective supports to individuals, identify and escalate concerns to leadership and inform activities, training or specialized education or augmented trainings for staff. Stays up to date with current issues, diagnoses, needs and levels of supervision for the persons supported in assigned program under the supervision of BIS. Works with BIS to identify habilitative, behavioral and psychiatric needs of the persons supported and to ensure all programming and activities relating to clinical interventions are implemented consistently, in accordance with individualized plans. Provides guidance to program staff, setting the appropriate tone and ensuring that the standards of care are followed by modeling excellent counseling skills and interactions with persons supported and through use of person-centered philosophy and tools. Implements Behavior Support Plans, demonstrating understanding of behavior as communication and employing person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. Trains direct care staff individually, on the floor and/or in groups using the EMOE training system to support effective implementation of habilitative and behavioral programming by program staff through regular observations, direct feedback, communicating clinical rationales and ensuring appropriate data collection techniques. Serves as lead trainer for weekend staff and supports new staff in developing and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. Participates in the development of treatment plans including individualized habilitative plans, collaborating with BIS to write services, goals, outcomes and/or supports in accordance with the agency philosophy, as determined by assessments of individual needs and learning capabilities. Assists BIS with gathering and collecting data required to conduct formal and informal behavioral and habilitative assessments (written questionnaires, standardized tests, rating scales, baseline data, etc.) by conducting observations and/or soliciting information from other direct support staff, circles of support or other sources, as applicable. Monitors collection of data used to assess progress toward habilitative and behavioral goals, ensuring that new data sheets are accessible to staff at the beginning of each month and that staff are consistently and accurately collecting and documenting data in accordance with established systems by reviewing documentation, retraining staff and following up as needed; may assist with design of data collection systems for habilitative goals. Completes and maintains all required paperwork and documentation for persons supported in appropriate format(s) and file(s) in accordance with applicable requirements including compiling, totaling and summarizing data, writing monthlies describing overall progress and completing person centered materials; reviews and ensures all psychiatric/therapy anecdotals are complete and appropriate and assists other program staff with documentation or compiling information or data, as needed or directed. Attends and actively participates in team meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), consulting with IDT to ensure streamlined and top-quality care and providing feedback or ideas to improve supports and/or program operations and updates or changes relating to data management, assessments or programming requirements. Regularly participates in life plan and other meetings for persons supported and in regional assistant or other clinical team meetings providing information, contributing to agendas and completing tasks or activities resulting from meetings as directed by leadership team (training, assessments, reviews, etc.). Serves as lead on weekend and evening shifts or when otherwise requested, monitoring day-to-day program operations and providing support to staff in the absence of Program Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor and/or BIS. Maintains an awareness of program operations, staff performance and overall condition/wellness of persons supported through regular interactions and observations and by working together with the leadership team to identify and directly address, resolve, recommend actions or solutions and/or appropriately escalating concerns, signs and symptoms, problems or other occurrences. Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and to ensure compliance with YAI policies or other applicable rules or regulations and clinical trainings as recommended by BIS, effectively applying skills or teaching others. Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials. Performs all other duties, as assigned Experienced Assistant BIS may be selected for assignment reporting into the BIS Department, under day-to-day supervision of Program Supervisor and BIS Supervisor performing the following tasks, in addition to the above: Provides support and coverage by performing ABIS tasks for multiple programs across assigned region, with assignments of varying length, frequency and schedule as determined by caseload needs and as directed by BIS Coordinator/Supervisor. Integrates into assigned program teams, demonstrating flexibility in accommodating the needs of each specific program and provides training on behavioral/clinical system to new staff, as needed. Obtains and effectively communicates behavioral/clinical information to interdisciplinary teams and families as directed by the BIS and ensures tracking and completion of follow-ups needed for the people we support across multiple programs. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or closely related Human Services discipline and at least six (6) months of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or supporting adults or children with complex social-emotional, mental health and/or behavior support needs in a group or individual setting (home program, day treatment center, school, ABA environment, etc.) or Formal training, including college coursework in psychology, sociology, human behavior, mental health, special education and/or I/DD and at least two (2) years of experience as described above; or At least four (4) years of experience in a direct care role (e.g. DSP) in a YAI program in good standing; and Working knowledge of behavioral/psychiatric conditions, including the interplay between I/DD and other conditions and ability to effectively gather, document and accurately communicate related information to staff, clinical team and/or external providers; and Exceptional written and oral communication skills including the ability to professionally, coherently and objectively document services provided and summarize progress for billing and tracking purposes and to effectively convey information regarding individuals supported across various levels and with external providers or circles of support; and Ability and willingness to lead, direct and teach others technical skills and/or knowledge, both on-the-job and through formal training in group or individual settings; and Must hold foundational certifications for current service setting: Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R), CPR (issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association) and YAI-issued Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) certification for residential assignments or Day Services Model Mentorship Training for day assignments. Current YAI employees changing settings must obtain AMAP (for new residential assignment) or Day Services Model Mentorship Training (for new day assignment) and any additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported within three (3) months of appointment Newly hired employees must obtain (and maintain) required YAI certifications based on setting and program within six (6) months of appointment; and Must maintain foundational certifications (as described above) and any required program-specific certifications; or Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training; however, all newly hired employees must be at least 18 years old. Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids with limited direction and in accordance with documented plans. Strong clinical skills including the ability to assess and analyze information or draw appropriate conclusions, communicate clinical rationales, effectively compile, compare and aggregate data/information; and interpret information. Ability to remain calm, act assertively and display professional competence and good judgment in stressful situations, including with challenging individuals or behaviors and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. Proficiency with computers and electronic systems including email, utilizing Workday and/or related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. Ability to work on a full-time basis, including at least one regularly scheduled weekend day and to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Ability to travel to regional trainings or meetings at designated YAI locations within assigned region and to locations within NYC metro area on occasion. For assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program). ABIS assigned to BIS Department must also meet the following additional requirements: Three (3) years of experience working within I/DD field, including at least one (1) year as an Assistant BIS in a YAI program in good standing; and Ability to regularly travel to several programs within assigned region and work varying schedules/shifts, as needed; and Ability to quickly develop productive working relationships, address team challenges and work effectively with various teams. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) Active pursuit of a Master’s degree in clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology or applied psychology Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or closely related Human Services discipline Two (2) or more years of experience working within the field of I/DD Compensation $23.10/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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Teaching/developing habilitative and rehabilitative skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals, including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites; actively participates in establishment and/or creation of schedules for, volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Assists with medication inventory, including medication cabinet checks and over-the-counter (OTC) inventory, performing within applicable timeframes and reordering medication and/or supplies, as needed. * Assists with scheduling of medical appointments for people supported and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner. * Appropriately utilizes petty cash and house funds, including store cards, obtaining and maintaining documentation or receipts for purchases in accordance with applicable rules in coordination with supervisor. * Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a regular basis and updates related logs and maintenance sheets, coordinating appointments with supervisor. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan/Behavior Guidelines and Protocols as specified in applicable plans. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; ensures all pertinent information is communicated between members of the team and/or shifts using prescribed in-house communication systems and collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record and/or medication record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA)). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI/NIPD-NJ facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and NJ DDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Regularly provides support and/or coverage in a variety of settings and programs across assigned region and/or service delivery settings, including assisting at off-site locations (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported and remaining on shift or reporting to another program to maintain minimum coverage levels. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and * Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported including, but not limited to Non-Crisis Invention training, American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, NJ Medication Administration certification and Positive Behavior Supports training as scheduled by supervisor or designee, within 120 days of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes and/or I/DD with cooccurring behavioral/mental health needs. Schedule: Saturday - Sunday: 9am -5pm Benefit Highlights * 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation * $19/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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position We are hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Bergen County residential programs. 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. National Institute for People with Disabilities (NIPD-NJ) is a member of the YAI Network. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Teaching/developing habilitative and rehabilitative skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals, including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites; actively participates in establishment and/or creation of schedules for, volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Assists with medication inventory, including medication cabinet checks and over-the-counter (OTC) inventory, performing within applicable timeframes and reordering medication and/or supplies, as needed. * Assists with scheduling of medical appointments for people supported and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner. * Appropriately utilizes petty cash and house funds, including store cards, obtaining and maintaining documentation or receipts for purchases in accordance with applicable rules in coordination with supervisor. * Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a regular basis and updates related logs and maintenance sheets, coordinating appointments with supervisor. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan/Behavior Guidelines and Protocols as specified in applicable plans. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; ensures all pertinent information is communicated between members of the team and/or shifts using prescribed in-house communication systems and collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record and/or medication record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA)). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI/NIPD-NJ facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and NJ DDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Regularly provides support and/or coverage in a variety of settings and programs across assigned region and/or service delivery settings, including assisting at off-site locations (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported and remaining on shift or reporting to another program to maintain minimum coverage levels. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and * Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported including, but not limited to Non-Crisis Invention training, American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, NJ Medication Administration certification and Positive Behavior Supports training as scheduled by supervisor or designee, within 120 days of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes and/or I/DD with cooccurring behavioral/mental health needs. Schedule: Saturday - Sunday: 7am -3pm Benefit Highlights * 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation * $18.50/hour to $18.50/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.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: YAI promotes a person-centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Under supervision of the Program Supervisor, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate and personal care, teaching daily and independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling and promoting community integration. DSPs ensure the harmonious and safe daily conduct of the individuals in assigned program(s), and the overall care and well-being in accordance with YAI guidelines, ensuring safety and health of individuals at all times. DSPs work directly with people in their home, work, community and daily life in varying capacities. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities: * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Teaching/developing habilitative and rehabilitative skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals, including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites; actively participates in establishment and/or creation of schedules for, volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Assists with medication inventory, including medication cabinet checks and over-the-counter (OTC) inventory, performing within applicable timeframes and reordering medication and/or supplies, as needed. * Assists with scheduling of medical appointments for people supported and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner. * Appropriately utilizes petty cash and house funds, including store cards, obtaining and maintaining documentation or receipts for purchases in accordance with applicable rules in coordination with supervisor. * Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a regular basis and updates related logs and maintenance sheets, coordinating appointments with supervisor. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan/Behavior Guidelines and Protocols as specified in applicable plans. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; ensures all pertinent information is communicated between members of the team and/or shifts using prescribed in-house communication systems and collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record and/or medication record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA)). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and NJ DDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Regularly provides support and/or coverage in a variety of settings and programs across assigned region and/or service delivery settings, including assisting at off-site locations (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported and remaining on shift or reporting to another program to maintain minimum coverage levels. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements: * Must be at least 18 years of age. * HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and * Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported including, but not limited to Non-Crisis Invention training, American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, NJ Medication Administration certification and Positive Behavior Supports training as scheduled by supervisor or designee, within 120 days of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes and/or I/DD with cooccurring behavioral/mental health needs. Schedule: * Full-time, part-time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning , evening, and overnight schedules. 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation: * $18.50/hour to $19.25/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.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Teaching/developing habilitative and rehabilitative skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals, including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites; actively participates in establishment and/or creation of schedules for, volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Assists with medication inventory, including medication cabinet checks and over-the-counter (OTC) inventory, performing within applicable timeframes and reordering medication and/or supplies, as needed. * Assists with scheduling of medical appointments for people supported and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner. * Appropriately utilizes petty cash and house funds, including store cards, obtaining and maintaining documentation or receipts for purchases in accordance with applicable rules in coordination with supervisor. * Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a regular basis and updates related logs and maintenance sheets, coordinating appointments with supervisor. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan/Behavior Guidelines and Protocols as specified in applicable plans. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; ensures all pertinent information is communicated between members of the team and/or shifts using prescribed in-house communication systems and collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record and/or medication record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA)). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI/NIPD-NJ facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and NJ DDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Regularly provides support and/or coverage in a variety of settings and programs across assigned region and/or service delivery settings, including assisting at off-site locations (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported and remaining on shift or reporting to another program to maintain minimum coverage levels. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and * Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported including, but not limited to Non-Crisis Invention training, American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, NJ Medication Administration certification and Positive Behavior Supports training as scheduled by supervisor or designee, within 120 days of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes and/or I/DD with cooccurring behavioral/mental health needs. Schedule * Saturday - Monday: 3pm - 11pm Benefit Highlights * 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation * $19 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description Location 857 East 225 St Bronx NY 10466 Schedule Per-diem/On-call Essential Job Function ICL operates residential programs for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Nine facilities, located in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan provide varying levels and types of support. ICL residences are in buildings with 4 to 14 occupants and have 24/7 on site services. These programs promote the growth and independence of the individuals who live in the residence. Staff help to assess their strengths and provide services based on the skill level, needs and preferences of each individual and help individuals lead richer lives. You would be Responsible for: • Under supervision, provide supports and services which involve advocating for, encouraging, guiding and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice, ensuring community integration, assisting individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation., • You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment., • You would work with other staff to carry out and record care plans and, in accordance with special instructions, you may administer medication. These positions are physically demanding., • You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations. Education: High school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as a GED) or possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate from an accredited public or private organization.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. • Provide staff consultation and training, • Collaborate with primary treating physicians, • Consultation to psychiatric hospitals regarding the treatment of individuals with IDD and mental or behavioral health needs, • MD, DO, or NP with a specialty in psychiatry, • Licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Queens locations. 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. 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. 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. * Support with intimate care functions. * Build and maintain positive relationships. * Participating in development of treatment plans. * Crisis intervention and management. * Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills. * Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies. * 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. * Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing. * Training/presenting to a team. * Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED preferred. * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field. * Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position. * Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions. Location: * Astoria, Queens (Astoria Manor) Schedule: * Part time morning - Sat & Sun 7 am - 3 pm 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 (for full-time positions) * 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! Compensation: * $16.50/ hour to $18.00/ hour (depending on experience) 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.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: YAI has an opening for an Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist. YAI promotes a person-centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Join our dynamic team teaching daily and independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling, and promoting community integration. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a willingness to help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as assisting with showering, toileting, grooming, laundry and housekeeping as necessary. ABIS works directly with people in their home, work, and daily life in varying capacities. An ABIS must have previously worked as a DSP, completed all the required trainings and demonstrated all the knowledge, skills and accountabilities of a Direct Service Professional Level three. The Asst. BIS position blends together the DSP role and the clinical leadership role. Clinical leadership under the supervision of the BIS includes educating team members on habilitative and Behavior Support Plans, assisting with clinical assessments, ensuring data collection and providing direct feedback and education to all team members. Mission Statement YAI: YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position. Location: Mamaroneck, NY Schedule: Full-Time Sunday - Thursday Sunday: 11:00am-7:00pm Monday: 3:00pm-11:00pm Tuesday: 11:00am-7:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm-11:00pm Thursday: 3:00pm-11:00pm Key responsibilities: • To provide direct care services as needed. This includes, but not limited to, the provision of direct counseling, implementation of each individual’s treatment plan, training in ADL skills, assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program., • To train staff, which includes, but is not limited to, using the EMOE training system to ensure that all clinical interventions are properly implemented, to communicate clinical rationales to the staff, to provide staff with both formal and informal feedback, and role model at all times appropriate tone, implementing of habilitative and behavioral programming, and appropriate data collection techniques, • Role Model use of person-centered philosophy and use of person-centered tools, • To develop written, individualized habilitative plans in accordance with the agency philosophy, as determined by individual need., • To conduct assessments – both behavioral and habilitative via formal means (written questionnaires, rating scales, baseline data, etc.) and informal (observations), under the supervision of the BIS., • To design effective data collection systems that allows progress to be monitored. To monitor the data collection, ensure that the data is totaled and summarized on a monthly basis and that new data sheets are accessible to staff at the beginning of each month., • To oversee/maintain the completion of all required paperwork, including monthlies, Person Centered materials, and ensure that all pertinent information is included on psychiatric anecdotals., • To provide the appropriate therapeutically documented level of an individual’s supervision to ensure and protect the individual’s health/safety and well-being. Whenever this level is unclear or unknown, to provide the maximum level of supervision to assure and protect the individual’s health and safety., • Train new staff on Level 1 competencies, • Resource to staff by providing clinical support in absence of the BIS/Supervisor, • Lead trainer of weekend staff on clinical interventions Education and Experience: • BA/BS Degree in Psychology or Human Services strongly preferred or, • Enrolled in 4-year degree in Psychology or Human Services field, • Experience working within the field of ID/DD preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills, • Willing to take initiative, • Highly flexible to varied work schedule, • Experience in computer skills and ability to teach others, • College level writing ability., • Must demonstrate assertiveness/leadership skills., • Must demonstrate clinical skills Compensation: $23.10/hour - $23.10/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.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Performs all duties of DSP 1, as indicated in job description, ensuring the overall supervision, protection and care of individuals, assisting individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, while upholding their personal rights and facilitating activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support in a variety of settings, providing support for people with varying levels of need, in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. * Takes the lead during crisis situations, effectively deescalating situations relating to individuals, facility or other environmental issues and directing DSP 1s while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including protective oversight (IPOPs), as well as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, demonstrating understanding of and effectively modeling and training DSP 1s on the intentions, related interventions and goals of the plans. * Models professionalism at all times by maintaining a strong allegiance to the persons supported, proactively prioritizing and completing regular duties with limited direction while willingly accepting changes to assignments and approaching others in a positive, supportive and courteous manner. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Teaching/developing skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals and for individuals with I/DD as a group through participation in formal advocacy efforts and/or groups. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites, etc.; may lead establishment and/or creation of schedules for volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people supported with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Understands and uses specialized clinical knowledge of person specific needs in program to provide effective supports to individuals and to inform activities and training, serving as a role model for other staff. * Implements Behavior Support Plan as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) demonstrating understanding of behavior as communication and employing person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms and/or potential concerns, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Appropriately communicates concerns and/or issues relating to team dynamics and situations with persons supported to supervisor, clinical staff and/or other leadership for handling. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership; may take the lead or be assigned to handle related communications for program on shift or on a regular basis. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record (e.g. Digital Agency [DA], Electronic Medication Administration Records [eMAR]). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Attends and actively participates in team meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), consulting with IDT to ensure streamlined and top-quality care and providing feedback or ideas to improve supports and/or program operations; may run shift meetings, assigning duties, completing shift sheet, etc. as needed. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and OPWDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others; may provide training to less-experienced staff and redirect staff or escalate concerns to supervisor, accordingly. * Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, which may include assisting at another YAI or off-site location (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported, including remaining on shift to ensure maintenance of minimum coverage levels for program. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * May perform, assist with and/or guide less experienced staff with a variety of administrative tasks relating to financial, clinical and/or medical functions including documentation or entries to ensure quality of notes on a regular or as needed basis working closely with HCS, ABIS, Assistant Supervisor, clinical staff and/or program leadership as requested. * May participate in the implementation of changes, including new processes, procedures or systems, providing feedback, training and/or instructing others. * May assist with or prepare monthlies for persons supported by reviewing and accurately summarizing progress data from applicable daily notes. * May participate in life plan meetings for persons supported and development of treatment plans. * May participate in and/or guide less experienced staff with writing services and safeguards, establishing goals and informing updates to life and/or staff action plans, responses to service (RTS) and other documentation or plans. * For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials. * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Two (2) years of experience as a DSP 1 in a YAI program; and * Must hold foundational certifications for current service setting: Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R), CPR (issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association) and YAI-issued Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) certification for residential assignments or Day Services Model Mentorship Training; and * Must maintain foundational certifications (as described above) for applicable service setting; DSPs changing settings must obtain AMAP (for new residential assignment) or Day Services Model Mentorship Training (for new day assignment) within three (3) months of appointment; or * Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training; however, all newly hired employees must be at least 18 years old, have at least three (3) years of direct support professional experience with the I/DD population and must obtain (and maintain) required YAI certifications based on setting within six (6) months of appointment. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes and to effectively communicate information regarding individuals supported across various levels and with external providers or circles of support. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Knowledge of the specific needs of individuals supported in the program, including a solid understanding of clinical rationales. * Ability and willingness to assist with and teach others a variety of supports and ADLs, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids with limited direction and in accordance with documented plans. * Proficiency with computers and electronic systems including email, utilizing Workday and/or related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold and maintain additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported (for example: Choking – Return Demonstration, Diabetes Care, Tube Feeding, etc.); for DSPs changing programs/settings, must obtain and maintain any applicable certifications within three (3) months of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm, act assertively and display professional competence and good judgment in stressful situations, including with challenging individuals or behaviors and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. * For assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program). Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * HS diploma or its educational equivalent Compensation • $19.05 hourly 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job DescriptionDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL & DRIVER SALARY RANGE: $16.36 - 18.00/ Hour JOB DESCRIPTION: • Direct Support Professionals work with individuals and/or small groups of Developmentally Disabled (DD) and/ or Intellectual Disabilities (DI) individuals., • Provide instruction, supervision and direct assistance in facilitating services as outlined in individual’s Habilitative/ Staff Action Plan., • Provide training and supervision in various activity of daily living, including: self-help, communications, interpersonal relations, leisure activities, etc., • Transport program participants to and from their house and activities., • Ensure that the vehicle is maintained clean and in proper working condition. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist in the development of the individual’s Habilitative/ Staff Action Plan, Safeguards and in meeting that the objectives are in their plan of services., • Assistance may be required in the following areas: cleaning, preparing snacks, social skills, budgeting, reading, math, computer skills, self-advocacy skills, volunteering, recreational and physical fitness activities., • Staff may need to provide hands on demonstration, modeling, prompting, and instruction in the use of these (and other) skills., • Completes all required Services billing documentation in an accurate and timely manner., • Submit daily service notes accurately and contemporaneously., • Report and document all incidents., • Ensures that individuals’ goals are person centered and promote independence, inclusion and/or integration into the community., • Transport program participants to and from their houses and activities., • Ensure that everyone in the vehicle is wearing their seatbelt., • Ensure that the vehicle is maintained clean and in proper working condition., • Maintain all transportation records required by the program., • Maintain all transportation records required by the program., • Inspect the vehicle on a daily basis to ensure that safe to transport staff and program participants., • Serve as a liaison between the parents and the program., • Other duties may be assigned with or without prior notice. Equal Opportunity Help On The Way (HOTW) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. HOTW expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination. Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: YAI is seeking a creative, passionate, and highly motivated professional for our Community Habilitation services in New York City. As a Community Habilitation staff member, you will be providing one-on-one supports to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). You will 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 maximize independence and live fulfilling lives. 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: * Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations. * Using effective communication skills & time management skills * Regularly providing one-to-one supports in community and in-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. * Willingness to take initiative Schedule: * Flexible; 16-20 hours/week for Part time positions * 40 hours/week for Full time positions 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation: * $19.05 hourly 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job DescriptionAssistant Residence ManagerJob Description The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for supporting the Residence Manager in the supervision of individuals’ supports, maintenance of assigned programs, and implementation of Life plans. She/he supports and assists people supported in attaining their needs, desires, and dreams through a person-centered planning focus. She/he assures quality services by providing an environment that is conducive to their welfare of the people supported and in accordance with federal, state, local, and organization regulations and policies. She/he provides support to the Residence Manager in leadership of the team and serves as an advocate to ensure appropriate treatment, teaching, and protection of the person supported rights. She/he develops and cultivates positive relationships with families and other stakeholders. She/he monitors the coordination of individual appointments and activities, and the management of the persons supported personal fund accounts. The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for the supporting the Residence Manager by working collaboratively with the Quality Improvement team to ensure the best outcomes for the program and individuals, ensures compliance with relevant regulations, and ensures that programs and services to individuals supported are person-centered and directed. The Assistant Residence Manager is an effective communicator. She/he is able to provide person supported and staff constructive feedback regarding performance and behavior. Must be a good listener, speak with respect and treat all respectfully. The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for updating the Residence Manager on a daily basis of all events in the residence. Essential Functions Staffing In partnership with the Residence Manager: • Ensures that the program is adequately and appropriately staffed and monitored., • Ensures the appropriate training of staff who are assigned to the Residence., • Provides weekly supervision meeting for residential staff., • Observes, monitors, and regularly provides feedback to staff regarding the implementation of the individuals’ plans through the use of meal observations, community meetings, and daily performance of goals., • Demonstrates and models’ effective methods to teach existing positive and replacement behaviors to individuals. In partnership with the Residence Manager: • Ensures that the program meets the guidelines and regulations which govern residential operations., • Tracks program and individual progress to ensure further program development., • Maintain and update medication records of individuals residing in the IRA., • Monitor to ensure all medical appointments and follow-up visits are done as needed., • Work closely with Nurse/Medical Director on all medical care for residents., • Work closely with Psychologist on all behavioral plans and data for residents., • Establish professional relationships with local pharmacies, urgent care centers, etc., • Ensure that all reports of injuries and accidents are reported as required by organization policy and OPWDD regulations. In partnership with the Residence Manager: • Monitors staff’s required charting and documentation records and completes reports on person supported progress towards meeting goals and outcome as needed., • Responds to all correspondence promptly and professionally, meeting required timeframes., • Conducts one unannounced visit per month to I/DD IRAs or Day Programs; completing the unannounced visit checklist during each visit and reporting results to Director I/DD and Director QI within one week of visit; and following up on action items at next unannounced visit., • Ensures the proper documentation and reporting of all incidents and events to all of the proper Organization and Monitoring authorities., • Ensures the review of all incidents and events on a monthly and quarterly basis., • Compiles other reports and data for management review., • Ensures that all reports of injuries and untoward incidents for staff and individuals are reported appropriately., • Ensures that appropriate training and documentation of training for individuals and staff is up to date and meets standards for reimbursement as well as program guidelines., • Ensures that all billing information for the program is completed and submitted to accounting in a timely manner., • View Foothold records on a daily basis to ensure that individuals’ goals are recorded., • The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for the supporting the Residence Manager in monitoring and reviewing all documentation in accordance with federal, state, local, and organization regulations and policies, and ensuring all documentation is done in a timely manner. Communication In partnership with the Residence Manager: • Communicates effectively with individuals , using their primary method of communication (gestures, verbal, sign-language, communication board), • Establish positive relations with parents, guardians, advocates of the people we support and outside providers., • Assists staff and individuals in developing daily activities which are of interest to the person., • Provides counseling and support to staff when conflicts arise; facilitates teamwork and positive interactions., • Gathers staff opinions and input regarding work issues and empowers staff to make decisions through monthly mission effectiveness meetings., • On call for emergencies and reports as indicated by program guidelines., • Provides a safe work environment for staff and individuals., • Other related duties as assigned by supervisor., • Attends in-service training and participates in continuing education to develop management skills; implements and demonstrates skills learned to build staff skillsets., • The Assistant Residence Manager will demonstrate excellence in providing culturally appropriate supports to individuals and staff using a person-centered approach., • The Assistant Residence Manager will work with the team to develop staff action plans that promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all the people supported., • The Assistant Residence Manager will support the Direct support staff and person supported in exploring educational, employment, volunteer opportunities that will assist the people we support in order to live active lives as independently as possible., • The Assistant Residence Manager will enhance professional relations among team members and their capacity to work effectively with others toward a common goal. The Assistant manager will work on recruiting, interviewing, and selecting new staff. The Assistant Residence Manager participates in the interviewing, hiring, coaching, and on-going feedback of staff. She/he is responsible along with the Residence Manager for assigning and directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Qualifications Minimum of Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred. 2 years’ experience working in a similar environment. Knowledge of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Must have a clean NYS Driver’s License Additional Eligibility Qualifications AMAP and First Aid/CPR/AED certification a plus Must have a clean NYS Driver’s License Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word and MS Outlook

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Queens locations. 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. 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. 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. * Support with intimate care functions. * Build and maintain positive relationships. * Participating in development of treatment plans. * Crisis intervention and management. * Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills. * Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies. * 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. * Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing. * Training/presenting to a team. * Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED preferred. * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field. * Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position. * Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions. Location: * Bayside, Queens (Bayside IRA) Schedule: * Full-time, part-time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning , evening, and overnight schedules. 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 (for full-time positions) * 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! Compensation: * $16.50/hour to $18.00/hour (depending on experience) 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.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: We are hiring a Direct Support Professional in Brooklyn for our residential Cypress Hills (East New York) locations. 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. DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the support 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. Our employees are our most valuable assets. You will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture, and we hope you will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team. We offer work-life balance, growth opportunities, and innovative benefits. 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 and in the community. * Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support. * Support with intimate care functions. * Build and maintain positive relationships. * Participating in development of treatment plans. * Crisis intervention and management. * Completing mandatory training based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying soft skills. * Meeting, demonstrating, and modeling OPWDD Core Competencies. * 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. * Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing. * Training/presenting to a team. * Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work and completing job related tasks as needed. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED preferred * Valid NYS Driver’s License required for most positions * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions). For DSP 2 positions, at least 2 years’ work experience in the I/DD field. * Good written and verbal communication * Basic computer knowledge * Tuberculosis test and background check mandatory Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Interpersonal and problem-solving skills * Willing to take initiative * Ability to support people with I/DD through patient and compassionate care Schedule: * Full-time (40 hours/week) or Part-time (8-32 hours/week) * Weekday and/or weekend positions available * Morning (7a-3p), evening (3p-11p), and overnight (11p-7a) schedules available 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 (for full-time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation: * $18.00/hour (starting) to $19.05/hour (depending on experience – see Education & Experience above) 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.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. YAI is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Assistant Supervisors and Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialists for our Nassau and Suffolk County locations. 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 staff work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the supports needed, staff 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. 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 Preferred or Required depending on position; BA or Some Collee (depending on position) · Driver’s License (depending on position) · Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus but not mandatory (depending on position) · Ability to complete three to five weekdays of paid New York State-mandated OPWDD training during normal business hours Schedule: · Full-time, part-time, per diem, weekday and weekend positions available - including morning, evening, and overnight schedules. 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 Compensation: · $18.00/hour to $23.10/hour (depending on qualifications/experience/position) 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description:\n\nIf you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position We are hiring an Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialist (ABIS) in Nassau County! In addition to carrying out all direct care functions of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) the ABIS provides clinical support relating to habilitative, behavioral and psychiatric needs of persons supported by the team under the direction and supervision of the Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) through educating other direct care staff and program leadership on habilitative and Behavior Support Plans, supporting clinical assessments and interventions, ensuring consistent and effective data collection and providing direct feedback. Provides leadership to the team on shift, directing and assisting direct care staff in the absence of a Program Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor. 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. Program Residential Services Location Nassau County (Long Island) Schedule (Full time) Sunday through Thursday evenings, or: Tuesday through Saturday evenings Some flexibility may be required Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities All Assistant Behavior Intervention Specialists (ABIS) perform the following tasks: Performs all duties of a Direct Support Professional (DSP 1 – 3) as indicated in job descriptions, in addition to ABIS duties on a regular basis and/or as requested to ensure the overall supervision, protection and care of individuals in program, assisting in maximizing their strengths, interests and abilities while upholding their personal rights and facilitating activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. Leads the identification, facilitation and scheduling of community inclusion activities for assigned program based on feedback from and needs of persons supported, coordinating resources, securing necessary funds and ensuring that activities are completed and appropriately documented. Supports provision of appropriate, therapeutically documented levels of supervision to ensure and protect the health, safety and well-being of individuals at all times by ensuring updates and changes to levels of supervision for persons we support are regularly communicated to all staff and appropriately documented; may run shift meetings, assigning duties, completing shift sheet and making recommendations to ensure staff are qualified and able to maintain current prescribed levels of supervision. Understands and uses specialized clinical knowledge of person-specific needs and signs or symptoms of ailments/syndromes including mental health/medical conditions to provide effective supports to individuals, identify and escalate concerns to leadership and inform activities, training or specialized education or augmented trainings for staff. Stays up to date with current issues, diagnoses, needs and levels of supervision for the persons supported in assigned program under the supervision of BIS. Works with BIS to identify habilitative, behavioral and psychiatric needs of the persons supported and to ensure all programming and activities relating to clinical interventions are implemented consistently, in accordance with individualized plans. Provides guidance to program staff, setting the appropriate tone and ensuring that the standards of care are followed by modeling excellent counseling skills and interactions with persons supported and through use of person-centered philosophy and tools. Implements Behavior Support Plans, demonstrating understanding of behavior as communication and employing person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. Trains direct care staff individually, on the floor and/or in groups using the EMOE training system to support effective implementation of habilitative and behavioral programming by program staff through regular observations, direct feedback, communicating clinical rationales and ensuring appropriate data collection techniques. Serves as lead trainer for weekend staff and supports new staff in developing and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. Participates in the development of treatment plans including individualized habilitative plans, collaborating with BIS to write services, goals, outcomes and/or supports in accordance with the agency philosophy, as determined by assessments of individual needs and learning capabilities. Assists BIS with gathering and collecting data required to conduct formal and informal behavioral and habilitative assessments (written questionnaires, standardized tests, rating scales, baseline data, etc.) by conducting observations and/or soliciting information from other direct support staff, circles of support or other sources, as applicable. Monitors collection of data used to assess progress toward habilitative and behavioral goals, ensuring that new data sheets are accessible to staff at the beginning of each month and that staff are consistently and accurately collecting and documenting data in accordance with established systems by reviewing documentation, retraining staff and following up as needed; may assist with design of data collection systems for habilitative goals. Completes and maintains all required paperwork and documentation for persons supported in appropriate format(s) and file(s) in accordance with applicable requirements including compiling, totaling and summarizing data, writing monthlies describing overall progress and completing person centered materials; reviews and ensures all psychiatric/therapy anecdotals are complete and appropriate and assists other program staff with documentation or compiling information or data, as needed or directed. Attends and actively participates in team meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), consulting with IDT to ensure streamlined and top-quality care and providing feedback or ideas to improve supports and/or program operations and updates or changes relating to data management, assessments or programming requirements. Regularly participates in life plan and other meetings for persons supported and in regional assistant or other clinical team meetings providing information, contributing to agendas and completing tasks or activities resulting from meetings as directed by leadership team (training, assessments, reviews, etc.). Serves as lead on weekend and evening shifts or when otherwise requested, monitoring day-to-day program operations and providing support to staff in the absence of Program Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor and/or BIS. Maintains an awareness of program operations, staff performance and overall condition/wellness of persons supported through regular interactions and observations and by working together with the leadership team to identify and directly address, resolve, recommend actions or solutions and/or appropriately escalating concerns, signs and symptoms, problems or other occurrences. Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and to ensure compliance with YAI policies or other applicable rules or regulations and clinical trainings as recommended by BIS, effectively applying skills or teaching others. Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials. Performs all other duties, as assigned Experienced Assistant BIS may be selected for assignment reporting into the BIS Department, under day-to-day supervision of Program Supervisor and BIS Supervisor performing the following tasks, in addition to the above: Provides support and coverage by performing ABIS tasks for multiple programs across assigned region, with assignments of varying length, frequency and schedule as determined by caseload needs and as directed by BIS Coordinator/Supervisor. Integrates into assigned program teams, demonstrating flexibility in accommodating the needs of each specific program and provides training on behavioral/clinical system to new staff, as needed. Obtains and effectively communicates behavioral/clinical information to interdisciplinary teams and families as directed by the BIS and ensures tracking and completion of follow-ups needed for the people we support across multiple programs. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or closely related Human Services discipline and at least six (6) months of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or supporting adults or children with complex social-emotional, mental health and/or behavior support needs in a group or individual setting (home program, day treatment center, school, ABA environment, etc.) or Formal training, including college coursework in psychology, sociology, human behavior, mental health, special education and/or I/DD and at least two (2) years of experience as described above; or At least four (4) years of experience in a direct care role (e.g. DSP) in a YAI program in good standing; and Working knowledge of behavioral/psychiatric conditions, including the interplay between I/DD and other conditions and ability to effectively gather, document and accurately communicate related information to staff, clinical team and/or external providers; and Exceptional written and oral communication skills including the ability to professionally, coherently and objectively document services provided and summarize progress for billing and tracking purposes and to effectively convey information regarding individuals supported across various levels and with external providers or circles of support; and Ability and willingness to lead, direct and teach others technical skills and/or knowledge, both on-the-job and through formal training in group or individual settings; and Must hold foundational certifications for current service setting: Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R), CPR (issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association) and YAI-issued Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) certification for residential assignments or Day Services Model Mentorship Training for day assignments. Current YAI employees changing settings must obtain AMAP (for new residential assignment) or Day Services Model Mentorship Training (for new day assignment) and any additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported within three (3) months of appointment Newly hired employees must obtain (and maintain) required YAI certifications based on setting and program within six (6) months of appointment; and Must maintain foundational certifications (as described above) and any required program-specific certifications; or Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training; however, all newly hired employees must be at least 18 years old. Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids with limited direction and in accordance with documented plans. Strong clinical skills including the ability to assess and analyze information or draw appropriate conclusions, communicate clinical rationales, effectively compile, compare and aggregate data/information; and interpret information. Ability to remain calm, act assertively and display professional competence and good judgment in stressful situations, including with challenging individuals or behaviors and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. Proficiency with computers and electronic systems including email, utilizing Workday and/or related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. Ability to work on a full-time basis, including at least one regularly scheduled weekend day and to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Ability to travel to regional trainings or meetings at designated YAI locations within assigned region and to locations within NYC metro area on occasion. For assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program). ABIS assigned to BIS Department must also meet the following additional requirements Three (3) years of experience working within I/DD field, including at least one (1) year as an Assistant BIS in a YAI program in good standing; and Ability to regularly travel to several programs within assigned region and work varying schedules/shifts, as needed; and Ability to quickly develop productive working relationships, address team challenges and work effectively with various teams. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) Active pursuit of a Master’s degree in clinical or treatment field of psychology, social work, school psychology or applied psychology Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or closely related Human Services discipline Two (2) or more years of experience working within the field of I/DD Compensation $23.1

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position We are hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Bergen County residential programs. 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. National Institute for People with Disabilities (NIPD-NJ) is a member of the YAI Network. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the DDD Standards. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Teaching/developing habilitative and rehabilitative skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals, including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites; actively participates in establishment and/or creation of schedules for, volunteer opportunities, community and/or therapeutic activities for program. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Ensures that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Assists with medication inventory, including medication cabinet checks and over-the-counter (OTC) inventory, performing within applicable timeframes and reordering medication and/or supplies, as needed. * Assists with scheduling of medical appointments for people supported and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended in a timely manner. * Appropriately utilizes petty cash and house funds, including store cards, obtaining and maintaining documentation or receipts for purchases in accordance with applicable rules in coordination with supervisor. * Operates agency vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a regular basis and updates related logs and maintenance sheets, coordinating appointments with supervisor. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan/Behavior Guidelines and Protocols as specified in applicable plans. * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Communicates by phone, email and/or in person with circles of support, including families and external providers, to provide updates and/or obtain information, as directed by clinical or program leadership. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; ensures all pertinent information is communicated between members of the team and/or shifts using prescribed in-house communication systems and collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record and/or medication record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA)). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI/NIPD-NJ facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and NJ DDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Regularly provides support and/or coverage in a variety of settings and programs across assigned region and/or service delivery settings, including assisting at off-site locations (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported and remaining on shift or reporting to another program to maintain minimum coverage levels. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * HS diploma or its educational equivalent; and * Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License with no more than five (5) points. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain certifications and trainings as required by program assignment and persons supported including, but not limited to Non-Crisis Invention training, American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, NJ Medication Administration certification and Positive Behavior Supports training as scheduled by supervisor or designee, within 120 days of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes and/or I/DD with cooccurring behavioral/mental health needs. Schedule: Saturday - Sunday: 3pm -11pm Benefit Highlights * 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 (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation * $19/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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Paid training (including medication administration), • Reasonable commuting, • Flexible hours that fit your schedule, • Part-time => full-time pathway (if desired), • Mileage reimbursement for community outings, • Referral bonus program for bringing great people to the team, • Clear expectations, supportive coaching and training, • Hands-on experience for psych, education, ABA and human service fields Hopes Promise Respite is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support youth with I/DD, autism, and behavioral support needs across North Jersey. This role is great for people who enjoy helping kids grow, learn, and build confidence in the community. Because our youth love getting out and exploring, this position works best for someone who can drive and has access to a reliable car your matches are long-term, so travel feels simple and predictable. If youve supported a child, sibling, or loved one with daily routines, communication, or personal care your experience is incredibly valuable here. If youre exploring psychology, education, ABA, social work, or human services, this role provides strong handson experience. Many of our strongest DSPs come from personal caregiving backgrounds or from psych/education/ABA programs. We match you with youth for a minimum of 6 to 12 months for predictable travel and consistent routines. What Youll Do (YouthFocused) Youll support children and teens with I/DD in their homes and communities through: Behavioral & SkillBuilding Support • Supporting communication, social skills, and emotional regulation, • Modeling positive behavior and coping strategies, • Helping youth build independence and confidence, • Engaging in fun, structured community activities (parks, library, YMCA, outings), • Following clear behaviorsupport strategies and safety plans Daily Living Support (Explained Clearly & Calmly) • Assisting with toileting routines, including pullups or diapers when needed, • Providing basic personal care depending on the youths needs, • Administering medication after completing our paid training and certification We provide in person and virtual training, clear expectations, and ongoing coaching so you always feel prepared. PartTime FullTime Pathway (If Desired) Youll start parttime while we build your caseload. If you want fulltime hours, you can transition to 30 hours/week once matched with additional youth. Most staff reach fulltime within 60 days but staying parttime is also an option. Requirements • 18+, • Drivers license + reliable transportation - our youth love getting out into the community, • Able to pass background checks, • Comfortable supporting youth with I/DD and daily living needs, • Strong communication, patience, and followthrough, • Experience in caregiving, childcare, or supporting a loved one is a plus, • Interest in behavioral support, psychology, education, ABA, or human services Compensation • Competitive hourly rate, • Paid training (including medication administration), • Mileage reimbursement for community outings, • Fulltime hours available after caseload build, if desired, • Benefits for full time employees - paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401K Apply Today Quick Apply (Under 2 Minutes) Start parttime in 2 weeks. Build toward fulltime if you want it. Make a meaningful impact in a youths life and grow your skills along the way. Hopes Promise Respite - Caring Is Our Calling We exist to improve and promote independence throughout every life stage - not through pressure or perfection, but through quality, compassion and human connection.

Job Description Location 46 West 74th St, New York, NY 10023 Schedule On-Call/Per Diem Essential Job Functions ICL operates residential programs for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Nine facilities, located in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan provide varying levels and types of support. ICL residences are in buildings with 4 to 14 occupants and have 24/7 on site services. These programs promote the growth and independence of the individuals who live in the residence. Staff help to assess their strengths and provide services based on the skill level, needs and preferences of each individual and help individuals lead richer lives. You would be Responsible for: • Under supervision, provide supports and services which involve advocating for, encouraging, guiding and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice, ensuring community integration, assisting individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation., • You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment., • You would work with other staff to carry out and record care plans and, in accordance with special instructions, you may administer medication. These positions are physically demanding., • You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations. Education: High school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as a GED) or possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate from an accredited public or private organization.

Job DescriptionSalary: Join Owen Health Care Inc. as a Part-Time Youth I/DD Individual Support Specialist / Worker and be part of a team that positively impacts the lives of children and adolescents. You will have the opportunity to utilize your experience in teaching and working with youth while developing strong relationships with families and professionals. Our ISS Workers travel to the homes of our children and adolescents to make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a work-life balance. The pay for this position ranges from $20 to $25 per hour, offering competitive compensation for your valuable skills. We also offer great benefits such as 401(k). We have multiple locations. Who are we? An Introduction to Owen health care inc. Owen Health Care Inc. is a state-licensed agency and is accredited by The Joint Commission as a health care agency. We provide compassionate, quality, and affordable health care services to adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, as well as to all individuals with disabilities-including children and the elderly. In our organization, we are passionate about helping people, dedicated to the health and well being of all the clients we serve, and committed to ensuring the best quality of care. Our licensed clinicians and highly qualified professionals are trained to provide the highest quality, compassionate care. Your day as an Individual Support Worker As an Individual Support Worker at Owen Health Care Inc., you will play a crucial role in providing personalized teaching sessions to children with developmental and intellectual disabilities using applied behavior analysis techniques. Working closely with behavioral therapists, you will assist in creating therapy programs and implementing behavioral interventions in both home and community settings. With supervision and training provided by our experienced coordinators, you will have the opportunity to develop individualized service plans for each child, manage behavioral challenges, and ensure a safe and positive environment for our youth. Your dedication to fostering positive behavior and facilitating meaningful recreational activities will make a significant impact on the lives of the children and adolescents you work with. Does this sound like you? To excel as an Individual Support Worker at Owen Health Care Inc., candidates must possess either a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one year of supervised experience, or a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three years of supervised experience in implementing positive behavior support plans and teaching ADL/Instrumental skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships with both the children and their families. The ability to work independently while following established protocols and guidelines is crucial for successful implementation of behavioral therapy programs. Candidates should also demonstrate empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children and adolescents in a supportive and nurturing manner. Prior experience in behavioral interventions and a commitment to ongoing professional development are highly valued attributes for this role. Are you ready for an exciting opportunity? We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description "Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!” Must be able to work a minimum of 3 days per week Monday-Friday Positions available in Astoria and Queens Village After School Programs. The salary for this position is $18.00 hourly QSAC is looking for compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals to work with children and adults with autism in our QSAC after school programs (ASP) supporting their clinical plans and providing active programming. This is an entry level position with paid training. If you are interested in supporting with people with autism and learning more about Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), then this is the job for you! Responsibilities include: • Successful completion of required level of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Learning series and evaluations, • Implement and adhere to established treatment/program plans, • Complete required program documentation, • High school diploma/GED preferred, • Experience working with people with autism or ID/DD or pursuing related degree preferred, • Ability to run, when needed, • Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb, items Our Mission: QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills. Benefits: • Paid training in the rewarding field of human services, • Training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), • Positive and supportive work environment This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC. To Apply: Please send resumes to:

Job DescriptionCompany Description AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neuro-diverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated. Job Description AHRC NYC is holding a HIRING EVENT with ON THE SPOT JOB OFFERS! for Full and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for their Manhattan ICF residence. PAY RATE: $20.60 - 20.96 per hour depending on driving status. In addition, this position comes with a comprehensive Benefit package which includes FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE! See below for additional Benefit information. DATE & TIME: THURSDAY April 2nd from 10AM-1PM LOCATION: Hiring event is by invite only! Recruiter will provide specific address to qualified candidates. POSITIONS TO BE FILLED: Full-time 40hrs: 3pm-11pm & 2pm-10pm...Drivers Required! Part-Time 30hrs: 10pm-8am, Friday to Sunday....Drivers NOT Required Weekend availability needed for most positions! The Rewards of being a DSP! Do you enjoy helping others, the feeling one gets from improving the quality of life for others. If building long lasting meaningful relationships and helping others with community inclusion is something you would enjoy....then being a DSP is the position you are looking for. • The oversight of all safety and health considerations, • Promoting skill development, interests, and hobbies, • Assisting with Adult Daily Living skills (ADLs), • Other personalized responsibilities including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, etc., • Job Security and Career advancementQualifications, • Personal or Professional experience supporting People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) preferred., • Professionalism; integrity; excellent communication skills. Patience is a MUST!, • Willingness to support people's preferences for community, activities, work, leisure activities, the exercise of their rights etc. in various settings., • Ability to use a computer for data entry., • High school education/GED, highly preferred. Additional Information Benefits: for positions with 21 hours or more, Only. • FREE Medical Paid by Company...No Cost to you! (Single & Family plans), • Paid Training, • Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation), • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Health Savings account, • 403(b) retirement plan, • 403(b) match, • Life insurance, • Employee discount All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Description Job Description Position: Direct Support Professional Program/Department: Community for All Day Hab. /Services for People Living with Disabilities Reports to: Senior Site Supervisor Work Location: 691 Fulton Street 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, New York 11217 Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 8:30-4:30 Salary Range: $17.00/hour - $18/hour Program Summary: The Community for All Day Habilitation Program provides adults with intellectual disabilities a comprehensive range of services. Participants learn to navigate their communities through speech and occupational therapy, volunteer opportunities, creative art and expression groups, and more. Position Summary: The responsibility of a Direct Service Professional is to foster individual independence and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities in the community. Responsibilities: * Responsible for supervising a group of Day Habilitation participants as they engage in BCS sponsored activities on and off site. * Ensure the group’s weekly activity sheet is adhered to, and that participants exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the program. * Incorporate life and job skills, money management skills, and travel skills into group and volunteer activities, and facilitate the individuals’ community integration. * Engage in person centered planning with the individuals and create an environment to foster personal empowerment, * Attend to the participants’ personal care * Responsible for the timely completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual staff action plans * Maintain contact with families as necessary * Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures * Encourage and motivate individuals to attend program on a daily basis * Act as a role model to the participants by displaying appropriate behavior * Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required: * High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology * Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus * Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus * Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve * Must respond well to supervision and be a team player * Must be computer literate * Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individual * Willing to take initiative * Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred * Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OPWDD BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Program Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including protective oversight (IPOPs), as well as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Teaching/developing skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites, etc. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA), Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and OPWDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, which may include assisting at another YAI or off-site location (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported, including remaining on shift to ensure maintenance of minimum coverage levels for program. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials. * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) within one (1) year of appointment. * Must hold or obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported (for example: Choking – Return Demonstration, Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), Diabetes Care, CPR, Tube Feeding, etc.) within one (1) year of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. * For assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program). Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * HS diploma or its educational equivalent * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities Compensation

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including protective oversight (IPOPs), as well as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Teaching/developing skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites, etc. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA), Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and OPWDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, which may include assisting at another YAI or off-site location (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported, including remaining on shift to ensure maintenance of minimum coverage levels for program. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials. * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Schedule * Full-time, part-time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning , evening, and overnight schedules. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) within one (1) year of appointment. * Must hold or obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported (for example: Choking – Return Demonstration, Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), Diabetes Care, CPR, Tube Feeding, etc.) within one (1) year of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. * For assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program). Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * HS diploma or its educational equivalent * Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities Compensation • $16.78-16.78 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.

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: We are hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Day Habilitation Services on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. YAI's day programs are designed to assist people to acquire, retain or improve their self-help, socialization and adaptive skills, including communication, travel and other areas in adult education. Activities and environments are designed to foster the development of life skills, and adaptation to appropriate social behavior; all to achieve greater independence. The day program focuses on community inclusion through volunteer work, healthy relationship building, promoting self-advocacy and making informed decisions. 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., • Actively carrying out progressive teaching style, which is designed to measure accuracy, fluency, and competency on established individualized goals using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc., • Maintaining a conducive learning environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making., • Completing thorough and timely monthly documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and meeting billing deadlines., • Provides timely services that are in accordance with everyone's set schedule so as to ensure consistency and the respect of each person receiving services., • Responsible for the implementation of the day program plans, opportunities for self-determination, independent activity, increased productivity and greater community inclusion., • Collects, records, and reports on data for all written program plans as assigned (i.e. behavior plans, treatment plans, staff action plans, etc.). As well as Writes case notes and provides information on incidents as required., • Demonstrate a high level of communication skill through articulate written and verbal modes, being able to effectively relay detailed, important information to all stakeholders., • Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying the learned skills., • Ensuring appropriate supervision of the people we support, and program – and understanding when to contact an administrator for support., • Escorting people on recreational activities, volunteer sites, and various other community events and/or functions., • At times assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguard personal allowance funds and any additional funds., • Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed., • Strong writing skills required; an ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize data through detailed progress notes. Education and Experience: • High School Diploma or GED required, • Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory for DSP 1 positions. For DSP 2 positions, at least 1-2 years work experience in the I/DD field., • Valid NY State Driver's License is a plus, • Tuberculosis test and background check mandatory Schedule: • Full-time Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM 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 (for Full time positions), • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type), • 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions, • Life insurance and long-term disability, • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more at yai.org/benefits Compensation: • $18.00/hour to $19.05/hour (depending on experience) 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. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description Join JB&B and shape the future of the built environment! Founded in 1915, Jaros, Baum & Bolles has been a pillar of engineering innovation in New York City for over a century. Specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), JB&B has contributed to some of the most iconic buildings. In October 2025, JB&B joined forces with Trinity Consultants, a global consulting firm focused on the natural and built environments. JB&B now operates within Trinity’s Built Environment division, combining its deep expertise in high-performance building systems with Trinity’s strengths in acoustic design, facility operations, commissioning, and technology strategy. This strategic merger expands JB&B’s capabilities and offers employees: • Access to a broader portfolio of international projects and clients, • Enhanced career mobility across Trinity’s global network We are seeking a technically skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer - with Data Center experience to join our Electrical Department either in New York City or remote as an Associate. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with strong technical, coordination, and leadership skills to contribute to high-impact projects and client success. As an Electrical Engineer in the Associate role, you'll play a key role in managing and executing electrical engineering projects from design through completion. You will collaborate across disciplines, communicate directly with clients, and help ensure that both technical excellence and project financial goals are achieved. Key Responsibilities • Works with their Department Leader (i.e., Director, Associate Partner, or Partner) to develop conceptual design for projects and guides their team through project completion., • Acts as the day-to-day Client point of contact on their projects, • Manages and reviews all project- related documents and ensures timely and accurate implementation, • Responsible for project deliverables both technically and functionally., • Presents and explains project designs confidently at internal and external meetings., • Coordinates and updates the project team regularly to meet design expectations and deadlines., • Initiates and manages design changes, proposals, and approvals., • Successfully executes large/complex Data Center projects from concept to completion., • Utilizes staffing and project resources effectively: delegates projects thoughtfully to avoid work overload., • Financial Management and Business Development, • Builds and maintains quality relationships with Clients and industry contacts.Minimum Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, • 7-12 years of experience, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Proficient in all design calculations and software tools (e.g., Revit and AutoCAD) applicable to their discipline, • Strong understanding of trade-specific scope of project, trade-related codes, and the required coordination with other trades, • Strong understanding of documentation requirements and content for each deliverable phase (e.g., SD, DD, CD and specifications)Why Work at JB&B?, • Legacy + Innovation: Our company blends a rich history with forward-thinking design, including smart building systems and deep carbon reduction strategies., • Collaborative Culture: With over 400 professionals, our company fosters mentorship, teamwork, and continuous learning., • Global Impact: Now part of Trinity, our company offers opportunities to work on transformative projects across commercial, healthcare, aviation, life sciences, and data center sectors., • Multiple office locations: New York, Boston and Philadelphia. What We Offer, • Hybrid workplace offering the flexibility to work both from home and the office, • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k employer match and stock options, • Paid time off (PTO), volunteer program and employee resource groups Jaros, Baum & Bolles is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Powered by JazzHR qPgM5KQOxB