General

• 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).

Direct Support Professional – CSIDD

Executive Assistant

• Provides individual, family, collateral or group psychotherapy to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Conducts intakes and evaluations prior to assigning cases to other therapists
• Completes written progress notes and treatment plans contemporaneously using Electronic Health Records
• Participates in scheduled supervision
• Checks emails daily and responds to them in a timely manner
• Completes annual mandated OPWDD trainings as required by the agency
• Actively participates as a member of the Behavioral Health team

Senior Regional Supervisor

• 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.

Direct Support Professional

Assistant

• Serve as lead members of the direct care team
• Provide similar day-to-day functions as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) but with administrative responsibilities
• Training, scheduling, systems management, and in some cases, directly supervising other DSPs
• 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

Assistant Supervisor

• 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.

Per Diem

• Work when you want and pick up shifts that work around your availability 24/7.
• Assist individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships.
• Support 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Provide 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.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment.
• Assist 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.
• Develop an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs).

Per Diem Direct Support Professional

• Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.
• 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.
• Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations.
• Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment.
• Assists with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Facilitator

• Leads and facilitates one (1) or more of YAI’s Family Support group offerings based on interests, availability and qualifications by leading and moderating group discussions with children, adults and/or parents based on specific program curriculum.
• Conducts virtual and on-site intake sessions with participants of assigned groups to collect information regarding service needs and coordinates with leadership to ensure necessary supports are provided during group offerings.
• Engages with multiple participants with varying levels of verbal abilities and support needs and/or parents of children with I/DD.
• Working in partnership with support staff, ensures participation and engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment.
• Conducts person-centered goal setting and regularly monitors and evaluates participant progress through observations.
• Provides individual assistance, within a group setting, when needed.
• Communicates consistently with supervisor or designee, escalating programmatic concerns, and reporting operational issues related to program equipment and facilities.
• Engages with families on site pre/post session regarding progress, plans and/or any issues or concerns that arise.
• Works with program leadership to identify, develop and/or update and enhance program curriculum according to the evidence-based practice, incorporating new teaching methods and content.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of services, attendance and billing in compliance with guidelines and regulations and in appropriate format and electronic systems for all documentation related to the program.
• Ensures proper facility set up/clean-up for each group session, may assist with room set up as needed.
• Remains current with mandatory and other training, successfully completing within required time frames.
• May conduct in-person outreach presentations regarding YAI Community and Family Services (CFS) and other related programs at YAI or other locations across the boroughs of New York City.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Direct Support Professional – CSIDD

Senior Regional Supervisor

Direct Support Professional

Assistant Supervisor

Direct Support Professional

Per Diem Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Facilitator – Family Support Services