Compassionate Transport Aide for Day Programs

Brightway Living & Learning; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA

EAP

Paid training

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning on Long Island seeks a Chaperone to assist a Driver/Transporter in moving developmentally disabled individuals safely within Suffolk County. You will help riders board, secure seatbelts when possible, and monitor behavior while supporting route operations.

Requirements include being 18+, CPR/SCIP/First Aid within 90 days, and a commitment to safety. The role offers a 25‑hour shift with health insurance and paid time off through the agency.

Qualifications

• Experience working with developmentally disabled preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the transport of developmentally disabled individuals throughout Suffolk County.
• Ensure all individuals get on and off the vehicle safely
• Take time to learn about the individuals transported
• Provide support to ensure correct behaviors by riders at all times
• Document any inappropriate behavior
• Become familiar with the route
• Communicate any problems
• Assist the individuals who are unable to seatbelt themselves
• Interact with the individuals that are transported
• Assist the driver in completing necessary paperwork (route sheets, incident reports and vehicle log)
• Ensure there is no eating or drinking on the vehicle
• Ensure individuals exit the vehicle with all of their belongings
• Ensure that all individuals are received by a responsible adult after they exit the vehicle
• Assist in maintaining a clean vehicle
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times

Skills

DD population experience

Education

CPR Certification

SCIP Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Brightway Living & Learning on Long Island seeks a Chaperone to assist a Driver/Transporter in moving developmentally disabled individuals safely within Suffolk County. You will help riders board, secure seatbelts when possible, and monitor behavior while supporting route operations.

Requirements include being 18+, CPR/SCIP/First Aid within 90 days, and a commitment to safety. The role offers a 25‑hour shift with health insurance and paid time off through the agency.