In-Home Family Specialists

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Recognized as the #1 Best Company to Work for In New York, the YAI Network is an award-winning, nationally acclaimed network of not-for-profit health and human services agencies dedicated to building brighter futures for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages and their families. We serve individuals, families, and communities in the NYC metropolitan area, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties within New York State. The most recent additions to our network include services to New Jersey and Puerto Rico. Our full range of services include early intervention, pre-school, family supports, day treatment and day habilitation programs, employment training and placement, clinical and residential services, as well as recreation and camping services.RECENT AWARDS: Proud recipients of the following awards: - New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS SHRM) #1 Best Company to Work For in New York Award - American Psychological Association's National Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award Part-time 3:30pm-7:30pm; can work 1 to 6 days a week; extensive training provided Responsibilities: YAI Network has openings for Part-time 3:30pm-7:30pm In-home Family Workers / Family Service Specialists to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in the Bronx area. Join our dynamic team working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with developmental disabilities in the families' homes. Provide counseling and training in activities of daily living, behavior management, community integration, and advocacy. These positions require strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work within a family dynamic. Requirements: * BA / BS / BSW or some college a plus * Willingness to work with MR/DD population * Team Skills * Part-time: Monday to Friday 3:30pm-7:30pm; day hours on Saturday * Flexible days/hours - can work from 1 day a week to up to 6 days a week * Locations throughout the Bronx * Driver's License not required * Extensive Training provided For additional information on YAI Network and all our current employment opportunities, please visit www.yai.org EOE Keywords: in-home family worker, family service specialist, direct service professional, counselor, counselors, social worker, social workers, residential habilitation specialist, direct care counselor, teacher, teacher assistant, paraprofessional, human services, social services, social work, direct care, sociology, psychology, philosophy, peace studies, urban affairs, health sciences, health services, liberal arts, developmental disabilities, mental health, behavioral health