About the Role
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with them, assisting with daily living activities, fostering their independence, promoting their well-being, and helping them connect with their communities. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized support with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings.
- Foster independence by helping individuals develop life skills and make choices.
- Promote social inclusion by supporting participation in community activities.
- Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy and patience.
- Collaborate effectively with a supportive team of DSPs, supervisors, and families.
Requirements
- Requires a valid NYS Driver's License for 18+ months with a clean driving history.
- Requires successful completion of Brightway Living and Learning Transportation Orientation.
- Empathic, compassionate, and patient.
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
- A good communicator and team player.
- Passionate about making a difference.
Skills
- Personal care
- Meal preparation
- Transportation
- Community outings
- Life skills development
- Choice facilitation
- Social inclusion support
- Positive role modeling
- Empathy
- Patience
- Collaboration
- Communication
Work Type
- Full-Time
Salary/Compensations
- $21.00 – $23.10/hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive Paid Training
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- FSA
- EAP
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Paid time off
About the Company
- For over 65 years, Brightway Living and Learning has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
- We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual.
- Our Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) are the heart of our mission, providing compassionate and individualized support.
Equal Opportunity
- Brightway Living and Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
- We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
- We are people inspired by purpose.
