YAI is seeking a highly motivated Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our Community Habilitation services in Brooklyn and its surrounding areas. As a Community Habilitation staff member, you will provide one-on-one support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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 obtain greater independence. Key Responsibilities include adhering to policies, procedures and regulations; using effective communication and time management skills; providing one-to-one supports in community and home settings; completing mandatory trainings (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.); meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies; ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision; assisting people with ADLs; transporting and escorting people on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits; building positive relationships; maintaining a therapeutic environment through Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making; ensuring person centered plans are implemented; completing documentation for compliance and billing; using foundational teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications). Education and Experience required: High School Diploma or GED; some college is a plus; work or life experience in intellectual/developmental disabilities 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; tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions. Additional skills: interpersonal and problem-solving skills; willingness to take initiative. Schedule is flexible; 16-20 hours/week for part-time positions. Benefits include DailyPay, tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision for full-time, paid vacation/holidays/sick time for full-time, 403(b) retirement with employer matching, life insurance, discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Compensation is $18.00/hour.