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Salary
$34k per year
Location
In office (Hope)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026. YAI scores B on the Alion truth index.

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YAI

YAI is a New York City nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, clinical, education, employment, family support and crisis services. Founded in 1957 out of a small Brooklyn school, it has more than 4,000 employees supporting over 20,000 people, and its network includes Premier HealthCare, Manhattan Star Academy, iHOPE and NIPD-NJ, with programs in New York, New Jersey and California. It hires direct support professionals, behavior intervention specialists, START crisis coordinators, registered nurses, special education teachers and aides, therapists and program supervisors.

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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Supports assigned student as they work to achieve the goals set by the student’s teacher and related services team.
  • Assists in the implementation of student’s individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s) and administrators and supports behavior plan as directed by behavior department.
  • Provides support for student inside and outside of the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in school activities.
  • Provides support for the student in daily therapy and/or related service sessions.
  • Supports the student throughout academic instruction/assignments under the supervision of the student’s teacher.
  • Assists therapists with related service sessions, transferring and/or positioning the student throughout the day.
  • Assists the student with self-care (including using the restroom, basic hygiene, feeding, etc.).
  • Follows all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of assigned student and the student’s management needs.
  • Ensures that the student and their supplies are kept neat and clean throughout the day.
  • Ensures that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day, and more broadly, maintains student’s safety at all times.
  • Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

All paraprofessionals must meet the following qualification requirements:

  • High school Diploma/GED or equivalent; and
  • Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to work with a great degree of independence and focus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

  • : Associate’s Degree or coursework in education preferred
  • One to three years of relevant healthcare, childcare and/or other school-based experience
  • First Aid CPR AED

Compensation:

$17.00 Hourly

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.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

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