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Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI?

Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you!

We are hiring people for our Brentwood and Coram locations who possess a wide range of skills and are eager to promote YAI's mission of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.

About the Position:

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the supports needed, DSPs may 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.

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)

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Schedule:

Full Time weekday positions are available with schedules ranging between 7:30am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:00pm (some flexibility required).

Benefit Highlights: 

DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

403(b) retirement with employer match

Life insurance and long-term disability

Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more! Check out our Benefits page to learn more!

Compensation:

$16.78/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.