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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:

Kew Gardens, Queens

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 10am-6pm

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:

$16.78/hour to $16.78/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.

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.