Direct Support Professional: Adult Residential Services

Brightway Living & Learning; Greenlawn (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,822; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Greenlawn, NY. This full-time role involves advocating for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living tasks, and ensuring their rights are upheld. Candidates must possess a valid NYS driver's license and participate in various trainings. Competitive hourly pay up to $23.10, generous paid time off, and opportunities to make a significant impact in individuals' lives are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Driver's license required.
• Certification in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR needed.
• Participate in training sessions and advocacy for individuals served.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required trainings and certifications.
• Advocate for individual rights and help build relationships.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities and community integration.

Skills

Ability to read and understand safety guidelines

Job description

Direct Support Professional: Adult Residential Services

Job Category : Direct Care (200)

Requisition Number : DIREC004950

• Posted : November 24, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $21 USD to $23.10 USD
• Rate : $21 USD per hour

Locations

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23 Browning Drive
Greenlawn, NY 11740, USA

With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care -- from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs -- for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI is driven by a dedicated staff and a belief in every individual's potential.

Our Purpose

We help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities experience personal growth and fulfillment.

Our Core Values

Integrity: We adhere to moral and ethical principles

Dignity: We treat each other as being worthy of honor and respect

Compassion: We act with caring and kindness

Teamwork: We work together to achieve common goals

Salary: $21.00-$23.10/hour for approved drivers / $19.00-$20.90/hour for non-drivers

Shifts Available:

Full Time
(40 hr/week) Monday-Thursday 3pm-10pm, Sunday 9am-9pm

What you’ll do at DDI:

• Complete all required trainings, and participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
• Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR
• Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status.
• Participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly, staff meetings, and staffing as required.
• Advocate for the rights of the individual(s) we serve.
• Help individual(s) build relationships and maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Follow individual(s) daily activity/classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols of individuals you are assigned to.
• Data collection – goals, protocols, outings, SUB’s, progress notes, recreation/fitness logs.
• Obtain and maintain certification for and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable. (Level 3 and 2 if applicable)
• Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status. (Level 3 and 2 if applicable)
• Fulfill responsibilities of primary advocate (paperwork, advocacy, programming).
• Instruction and documentation, participation in development and revisions of formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA/ISP, and behavior plans.
• Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living, including, but not limited to: ADL’s, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, leading a healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting,maintaining appropriate behavior, and community integration.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable.
• Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
• Knowledge and accurate implementation of Emergency Procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all OPWDD and DDI policy and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and documentation of such.
• Ensure the vans are clean and vehicle problems are written down and addressed through the Site Supervisor/Manager.

What you bring to DDI:

• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines

What DDI can offer you:

• The ability to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we support
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and more!

DDI 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.

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