Impactful Direct Support Professional - Community Care

Brightway Living & Learning; Selden (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

Career growth

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning is a nonprofit provider on Long Island that supports individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role is full-time and hourly, starting at $21.00–$23.10/hour, with responsibilities in daily living support, community activities, transportation, and building independence.

New hires meeting criteria receive the posted rate; others start at $19.00/hour.

Qualifications

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 a nonprofit provider on Long Island that supports individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role is full-time and hourly, starting at $21.00–$23.10/hour, with responsibilities in daily living support, community activities, transportation, and building independence.

New hires meeting criteria receive the posted rate; others start at $19.00/hour.