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Per Diem/Floater Direct Support Professional (Westchester)
Looking for flexible work that’s meaningful, rewarding, and fits your schedule ?
Join YAI, an organization recognized as one of New York’s Best Places to Work and nationally respected for innovation in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
We’re looking for compassionate, engaging, and reliable individuals to join our dedicated team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), providing support in our residential programs throughout Westchester County.
The Per Diem/Floater position is ideal for those looking for a second job, returning to the workforce, exploring a new career path, or balancing school or family responsibilities.
As a DSP, you’ll help create a home where the people we support feel safe, valued, and empowered to live their lives to the fullest. You’ll provide assistance with daily routines, personal care, meal preparation, health-related needs, and independent living skills. Just as importantly, you’ll share in their favorite activities, celebrate their accomplishments, and help create the everyday moments and memorable experiences that make life meaningful.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Flexible scheduling that works for you: As a floater, you’ll have the flexibility to pick up shifts that align with your availability.
Hands-on learning and support: Our best-in-class training program provides the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. From pre-service classes to on-the-job training, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Opportunities for growth: YAI offers ongoing professional development, opportunities to build your skills, and pathways for career advancement.
Work that matters: Join a dynamic, dedicated team where your contributions are valued. Together, you’ll help people with I/DD live, love, work, and learn in their communities.
If you’re dependable, have a strong work ethic, and bring relevant experience - or simply a willingness to learn - we’d love to hear from you.
Schedule : Flexible
Location : Westchester County (Rockland County also available)
Pay Rate : $18.00 - $19.05 per hour (based on experience)
Benefits :
DailyPay - Work today, get paid today!
Sick Time
Holiday Pay
Vacation Time (based on regularly scheduled hours per week)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program
Growth-Oriented Work Environment
Tuition Reimbursement (based on regularly scheduled hours per week)
Medical and Dental Insurance (available for full-time employees)
Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more
Check out our website to learn more!
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships.
Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community.
Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others.
Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations.
Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating…