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SalaryPeople with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) experience a disproportionate share of vulnerability to mental illness. Studies show that up to 40% of people with I/DD have mental health needs. Enter START, a program model that is tailored to people with I/DD and co-occurring mental health challenges.
YAI has immediate openings for Resource Center Counselors/DSPs at our START/CSIDD Resource Center in Jamaica NY! Join our dynamic multidisciplinary team providing positive and holistic therapeutic interventions for people with both developmental disabilities and mental health/complex behavioral needs.
Available Shifts and Hours:
Full-time:
Mon-Friday, 2pm-10pm
Part-time:
Sat/Sun, 6am - 2pm
Sat/Sun, 2pm - 10pm
Fri/Sat, 9pm - 7am
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED, highly preferred.
- Valid Driver's License
- Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (Preferred)
- Ability to participate in 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)
Benefits:
- Daily Pay -Work today, get paid today!
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
*For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website www.yai.org.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Please note that the rate for this position is $16.50 hourly.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jamaica, NY (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jamaica, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
