# YAI jobs and careers

> 482 open roles at YAI as of November 12, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/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.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 482 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 10 |
| Cities hiring | 40 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $50k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $416k |
| Headquarters | New York City |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Employees | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Industries | Association, Communities, Health Care, Non Profit |
| Website | https://yai.org |

## Where they are hiring

- Queens: 100 open roles
- Manhattan: 91 open roles
- Brooklyn: 35 open roles
- The Bronx: 26 open roles

## Newest open roles

- [Clinical Director - START](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/f287a148-618a-42a0-b045-68df7bf8893f), Glendale ($120k to $130k)
- [Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c702e0f2-9e0d-40f6-9c45-6aac7591c2b1), Hollister ($62k)
- [Direct Support Professional DSP 1 - Woodside, Queens](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/537ae2c3-ada3-43ce-acfd-c848e3dbf8ce), Queens ($34k to $37k)
- [Healthcare Specialist - HCS](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/559d2229-86da-4f19-b1e8-3dee9afd2458), Brooklyn ($48k)
- [Healthcare Specialist](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/0bb369b0-f6a4-4b68-a0fc-37062076b1b5), Brooklyn ($44k)
- [Level 2 Fieldwork Student](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/af775dea-7c62-40c2-a00c-4bd8e79cd422), Manhattan
- [Teacher (Associate) - Special Education - Sub (Hourly)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/0ceac965-27ef-431e-a630-cf3ae3b39439), Manhattan ($60k)
- [Teacher (Associate) - Special Education](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/898eeaa8-55f1-4924-86dd-6d1fce9c4e62), Manhattan ($54k to $62k)
- [Coordinator - START](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e065dfed-f106-41f2-b5fb-915d67db80df), Stockton ($80k)
- [Direct Support Professional](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c372f61b-231a-44e6-9393-a467da5b8505), West Milford ($42k)
- [Paraprofessional](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6c83ef68-878c-4705-8def-8afe2cf261b4), Manhattan ($37k)
- [Paraprofessional](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/33ed7505-a781-407b-bbb9-9aa9583b728c), Manhattan ($37k)
- [Paraprofessional](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/00abdc5c-ba58-43f4-8bcd-df243988a811), Manhattan ($37k)
- [Direct Support Professional - Westwood, NJ](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/14d3f886-8f2f-484a-a561-284fc300efd1), New Jersey
- [Direct Support Professional- Westwood, NJ](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/0b212f4b-de38-4c64-9e80-582150383a79), New Jersey
- [Direct Support Professional - DSP 1](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c7db947f-5b0f-40e3-a0e2-52b351ce10d9), Queens ($37k)
- [START Coordinator](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/16ed5bea-8d38-4e8a-8969-113d013236d1), Berkeley ($80k)
- [Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Lead Licensed Psych Tech (LPT)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/9ff914a6-541a-4b1f-8085-daada2fcf25b), Fairfield, 1715 E Tabor
- [Lead Registered Behavior Technician](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c37106ed-3e13-4ed1-aef2-a7432389d029), Fortuna ($62k)
- [Health Care Specialist - Manhattan](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/597e4bca-f5f4-4a9c-b906-28f2e0a713b9), New York ($48k)
- [Direct Support Professional - DSP 1](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/baf161a6-b920-43f1-8960-1df30946e139), Queens ($39k to $114k)
- [Therapeutic Coach - START](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/31c85e1a-8461-4f8e-84c7-c821a043b4ac), San Jose ($65k)
- [Direct Support Professional - DSP 1](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a6887bb5-53dd-471e-b8bc-d2f1fbb4e6cb), Manhattan ($38k)
- [Direct Support Professional - DSP 1](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c3f1226b-d019-484e-a4f7-c98921d58aac), Manhattan ($38k)
- [Com Hab - DSP 2 - Manhattan](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/dae05c01-4930-4ce9-9f3d-d086b8c58ffc), Community Hab, Manhattan ($41k)
- All 482 roles: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/yai#jobs

## Leadership

- Gary Milchman, Acting Chief Executive Officer
- Ralph Coloma, Executive Director, National Institute for People with Disabilities/New Jersey
- Shani Chill, Executive Director, iHOPE
- Ravi Dahiya, Chief Strategy Officer
- Kristen Elkins, Chief Quality, Compliance, and Ethics Officer
- Anand Shah, General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer
- Jessica Shearer, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
- Regina Reale, Chief Financial Officer

## 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.