Cook/Housekeeper - YAI : Job Details

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Cook/Housekeeper 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. Schedule: Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 pm or 10 am - 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 Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills - Willing to take initiative - Highly flexible personality type Compensation: $16.50/hour - $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.