Direct Support Professional: Meaningful Community Care

Brightway Living & Learning; Huntington Station (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

FSA & EAP

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in New York. This full-time, hourly position pays $21.00–$23.10 per hour and requires a valid NYS Driver's License with a clean driving history.

Shifts vary, including nights and weekends, with a focus on daily living support and community integration. You will work closely with individuals with disabilities, providing personal care, transportation, meal prep, and social activities while promoting independence and a sense

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and patience when supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration with DSPs, supervisors and families.
• Proven ability to engage individuals in daily living activities and community outings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support with personal care, meals, transportation and community outings.
• Foster independence by helping individuals develop life skills and make informed choices.
• Promote social inclusion through 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.

Skills

Empathy

Compassionate

Patience

Good communicator

Team player

Job description

Brightway Living & Learning is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in New York. This full-time, hourly position pays $21.00–$23.10 per hour and requires a valid NYS Driver's License with a clean driving history.

Shifts vary, including nights and weekends, with a focus on daily living support and community integration. You will work closely with individuals with disabilities, providing personal care, transportation, meal prep, and social activities while promoting independence and a sense