Posted:
6/20/2024, 4:13:17 AM
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support
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YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning. This position requires a high energy, self-starting individual to support the Manhattan Recreation Program in New York, NY.
The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working directly with people of all ages with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities, creating new opportunities for Living, Loving, Working, and Learning. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Direct Support Professional, who has the ability to handle challenging situations with patience and understanding to work with this active group of people
The Manhattan Recreation (Supplemental Day Habilitation) is located in New York, NY , and is tasked to provide socialization opportunities. Staff will work in liaison with our Community and Family and will focus on reinforcing daily and independent living skills, providing individual & group counseling and providing recreational and socialization opportunities.
Qualifications and Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus but not mandatory
Ability to complete three to five weekdays of paid New York State-mandated OPWDD training during normal business hours
Tuberculosis (TB) testing is mandatory for most positions (and is provided free of charge by our partnership with CityMD)
Schedule:
Tuesday - Friday 3pm-7pm and Saturdays 9:30am-4pm.
Benefits:
DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
Medical/Dental
Vision
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
Gym Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!
Compensation:
$16.50$-$16.50/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.
Website: https://yai.org/
Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1957
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Communities ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Non Profit