Per Diem Direct Support Professional – YAI – Seeing Beyond Disability – Bronx, NY

YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Per diem DSPs maintain a rather unique and cross-functional role when it comes to supporting our programs in Bronx. Contrary to the traditional DSP, Per diems have the flexibility of creating their own work schedules based on their own personal availability and the corresponding programmatic needs of the region. As a Per diem DSP, you will be trained and deployed as a valued regional support across each of our 9 Bronx Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs):

• Bainbridge

• East Tremont

• Kingsbridge

• 206th Street

• Norwood Supportive

• Rochambeau

Schedule:

• Varies; Flexible

Please note: there is an average minimum expectation of at least 16 hours (or 2 shifts) per month in order to remain actively employed as a Per diem DSP. YAI further offers structured incentives—in addition to hourly wages—for DSPs that consistently work above and beyond this monthly minimum requirement.

Job Requirements/Preferences:

• High School Diploma or GED ; some college is a plus

• Minimum 1+ Year(s) work/life experience as a DSP and/or supporting people with I/DD

• Valid Driver’s License preferred but not required (NY State)

• Ability to participate in 3-5 weekdays of paid NYS Mandated OPWDD initial trainings during normal business hours upon hire

• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions (provided FREE of charge by our Premier HealthCare clinic)

For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at www.yai.org. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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.

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 Types: Part-time, Temporary

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process