Per Diem Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2) - Suffolk County

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. DSPs maintain a rather unique and cross-functional role when it comes to supporting our programs in Suffolk County. Contrary to the traditional DSP, Per diems have the flexibility of creating their own work schedules based on their own personal availability and the corresponding programmatic needs of the region. As a Per diem DSP, you will be trained and deployed as a valued regional support across each of our Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs). Location Many Locations, Schedules variable Key Responsibilities * Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations * Using effective communication skills & time management skills * Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support) * 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 appointments, 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 * A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus * 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 * Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Interpersonal and problem-solving skills * Willing to take initiative Benefits Include * Discounts on wireless service, gym membership, & more!!! YAI is an EEO 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. 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.