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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 & Learning's Transportation Orientation.
Empathic, compassionate, and patient.
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
A good communicator and team player.
Passionate about making a difference.

Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Empathy
Patience

Location

Long Island

Work Type

Part-time
Hourly

Experience Level

18+ months driving experience

Salary/Compensations

$21.00 – $23.10/hour
Starting at $19.00/hour for new hires that do not meet driver's license criteria

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
FSA
EAP
403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Paid time off

About the Company

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs.
Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care.
By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace.

Equal Opportunity

Brightway Living & 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.