Direct Support Professional Floater - Flexible Shifts & Growth

Brightway Living & Learning; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA

EAP

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Brightway Living and Learning is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with disabilities in daily living and community involvement. You will support independent living, wellbeing, and connections across Brightway sites in New York.

Holders of a NYS driver's license with clean history are preferred; 12-hour shifts on Wednesdays and other days, plus weekend coverage, are required. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Available to work 12-hour shifts Wed + another weekday and either Sat or Sun.
• Willing to commute between Brightway locations and work with children or adults.
• New hires meeting criteria start at $19/hour; others may be higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities including personal care and meal prep.
• Foster independence by helping individuals develop life skills.
• Promote social inclusion through community activities.
• Serve as a positive role model with empathy and patience.
• Collaborate with DSPs, supervisors, and families to support clients.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Time management

NYS Driver's License

Tools

NYS Driver's License

Job description

Brightway Living and Learning is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with disabilities in daily living and community involvement. You will support independent living, wellbeing, and connections across Brightway sites in New York.

Holders of a NYS driver's license with clean history are preferred; 12-hour shifts on Wednesdays and other days, plus weekend coverage, are required. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.