Direct Support Specialist: Empower Lives & Build Community

Brightway Living & Learning; Coram (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 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 & Learning is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in New York. This full-time, hourly role offers $21.00–$23.10 per hour and requires supporting individuals with disabilities in daily living and community activities.

You'll work on a schedule with shifts Tuesday–Friday and weekends. A valid NYS Driver's License and a clean driving history are required, with a lower rate offered if criteria are not met.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Driver's License for 18+ months with a clean driving history.
• New hires not meeting criteria may receive the lower rate starting at $19.00/hour.

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.

Job description

Brightway Living & Learning is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in New York. This full-time, hourly role offers $21.00–$23.10 per hour and requires supporting individuals with disabilities in daily living and community activities.

You'll work on a schedule with shifts Tuesday–Friday and weekends. A valid NYS Driver's License and a clean driving history are required, with a lower rate offered if criteria are not met.