About the Position:
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. YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people we support and their families. YAI promotes a person centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Join our dynamic team as a support staff ensuring a clean and safe home environment. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for ensuring cleanliness and organization of the facility.

Mission Statement:
YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position.

Location:

• South Ozone Park, Queens

Schedule:

• Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm Full time

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality

• Taking Ownership/ Accountability

• Being Flexible: Job responsibilities may change based on needs

• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations

• Using effective communication skills & time management skills

• Being a member of a highly effective team 

• Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility/ program structure

• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position as well as applying skills

• Ensuring health, wellness and safety

• Understanding when to contact an administrator for support

• Building Positive relationships

• Cooking and preparing meals according to dietary needs

• Sweeping and mopping floors

• Dusting furniture and other fixtures

• Vacuuming carpets and area rugs

• Cleaning kitchen appliances/refrigerator

• Cleaning and organizing kitchen cabinets

• Discarding expired foods

• Emptying trash receptacle/bags

• Other cleaning responsibilities if the need arises

Education and Experience:

• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus

• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions

• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills

• Willing to take initiative

• Highly flexible personality type

Benefits:

• 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 (for full-time positions)

• 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:

• $16.50/hour to $16.50/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.