Job description

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.

Day programs at YAI offer people with disabilities a ready-made peer community that engages in skills-building, recreation, and volunteer activities.

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.

Benefits of working with YAI:

• DailyPay - Work today, get paid today!
• 100% employer-paid premium for employee Medical/Dental individual coverage for full-time positions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Vacation/Holidays and Sick Time
• 403(b) retirement with employer matching contribution
• Life Insurance
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!

Location: Tarrytown

Day Habilitation Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm

Key Responsibilities:

* Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations

* Willingness to assist people with ADLs

* Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical
appointments, home visits, etc...

* Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)

* Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP,
CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying these skills

* Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing
appropriate supervision of the people we support

* Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies

* Building Positive relationships

* Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal
Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making

* Ensuring person centered plans are implemented

* Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing

* Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports
and modifications, etc...)

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required; continued education in Psychology, Social Work, Art Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, or other disability services strongly preferred.
• Fluent English - reading, writing, speaking.
• Some programs may require a valid drivers license.
• Technology skills necessary to record observations and monitor development.
• Knowledgeable and comfortable with ADLs (bathing, toileting, traveling, dressing, grooming, cooking, etc...)
• Successful applicants must be cleared and maintain acceptable record with mandated criminal background checks.
• Ability to participate in NYS Mandated OPWDD initial training during normal business hours upon hire.
• Tuberculosis test mandatory prior to the start date.
• Consistent with the CDC’s guidance, YAI has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for all employees. If hired, you will be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine and/or proof of vaccination pursuant to this policy from a provider of your choice, unless you are granted a reasonable accommodation based upon disability or religion pursuant to federal, state, or local law.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please note that this position starts out at $15.00 hourly; $15.50 for those with at least 1 year experience specifically working in this field.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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