Is YAI hiring right now?

Yes. YAI has 482 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.

YAI is hiring in 40 cities. The most open roles are in Queens (100), Manhattan (91) and Brooklyn (35).

How much does YAI pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at YAI is $50k a year, and the highest is $416k.

Where is YAI headquartered?

YAI is headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1957.

Gary Milchman, Acting Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of YAI's org chart.

How do I apply for a job at YAI?

Pick a role on YAI's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on YAI's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.

YAI jobs and careers

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As of November 12, 2026, YAI has 482 open roles in 40 cities.

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Headquartered in New York City, hiring in 40 cities

482Open roles

10Posted in the last 7 days

$50kAverage listed base pay

$416kHighest listed base pay

About YAI

YAI was launched in February of 1957 out of a small school in Brooklyn, New York. Initially staffed by Co-Founders Bert MacLeech and Pearl Maze MacLeech alone, their pilot program served just seven people. According to Bert, from its very beginning YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the I/DD (intellectual and/or developmental disabilities) community. MacLeech envisioned a “total life adjustment approach, emphasizing personal growth, social responsibility, employment goals, and the development of independence for the individual.” At a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD, this vision was nothing short of revolutionary.

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Founded: 1957
Employees: 1,001 to 5,000
Headquarters: New York City
Hiring in: 40 cities

Leadership

The top of YAI's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

Gary Milchman

Acting Chief Executive Officer

23 reports

Ralph Coloma

Executive Director, National Institute for People with Disabilities/New Jersey

1 report

Shani Chill

Executive Director, iHOPE

1 report

Ravi Dahiya

Chief Strategy Officer

Kristen Elkins

Chief Quality, Compliance, and Ethics Officer

Anand Shah

General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer

3 reports

Jessica Shearer

Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

1 report

Regina Reale

Chief Financial Officer

2 reports

Yvonne Patrick

Acting Chief Program Officer

4 reports

Open roles at YAI 482

YAI jobs: common questions

Is YAI hiring right now?: Yes. YAI has 482 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.
Where is YAI hiring?: YAI is hiring in 40 cities. The most open roles are in Queens (100), Manhattan (91) and Brooklyn (35).
How much does YAI pay?: Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at YAI is $50k a year, and the highest is $416k.
Where is YAI headquartered?: YAI is headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1957.
Who leads YAI?: Gary Milchman, Acting Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of YAI's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at YAI?: Pick a role on YAI's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on YAI's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.