YAI
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.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: New Rochelle, NYSchedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 10:00 am- 6:00 pmKey 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 arisesEducation and Experience:- Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus - Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positionsAdditional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills- Willing to take initiative- Highly flexible personality typeCompensation:$17.50/hour - $17.50/hourAll 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.