Direct Support Professional

YAI

. Provide direct care services as needed, including counseling, ADL training, personal care, medical, dietary, social, recreational, financial, habilitative, and other support .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide compassionate care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Proficient in crisis intervention, treatment planning, and community integration activities.

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Crisis InterventionPatient CareTreatment PlanningCommunication SkillsI/DD Support

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Hard Skills

ADL TrainingDocumentation for ComplianceBasic Computer KnowledgeCounselingRecreational Activity Facilitation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInitiativeCompassionate CareTeam Training and Presentation

Certifications & Qualifications

AMAPCPR/First AidSCIP-RDefensive Driving

Industry Keywords

Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesHealth and SafetyCommunity IntegrationSelf-AdvocacyOPWDD Core Competencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct care services as needed, including counseling, ADL training, personal care, medical, dietary, social, recreational, financial, habilitative, and other support
Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people supported
Support intimate care functions
Build and maintain positive relationships
Participate in developing treatment plans
Provide crisis intervention and management
Complete mandatory training and apply soft skills
Assist people with I/DD in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities through teaching, self-advocacy, and emotional support
Facilitate community integration, recreational activities, and socialization
Complete documentation for compliance and billing
Train and present to a team
Take on additional tasks and complete job-related duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Willing to take initiative
Ability to support people with I/DD through patient and compassionate care
Must complete mandatory training as applicable, including AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, and Defensive Driving
Must meet, demonstrate, and model OPWDD Core Competencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

DailyPay available
Tuition reimbursement
Medical and dental insurance, with vision options 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
Full-time and part-time schedule options
Weekday and weekend positions available
Morning, evening, and overnight schedules available