Brightway Adult Residential Services Job Fair Wednesday 10/28/26 @11am-2pm
Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. A job fair will be held at the Meadow Glen location (75 Landing Meadow Road, Smithtown, NY 11787) on October 28th from 11am–2pm, with interviews for full-time and part-time Direct Support Professional positions.
About the role
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with them, assisting with daily living activities, fostering their independence, promoting their well-being, and helping them connect with their communities. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.
This position requires a valid NYS Driver's License for 18+ months with a clean driving history and successful completion of Brightway Living & Learning's Transportation Orientation. New hires who do not meet this criteria will be offered a 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.
Requirements
- Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.
- Valid NYS Driver's License for at least 18 months and ability to obtain Brightway approved driver status.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Empathic, compassionate, and patient
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
- Good communicator and team player
- Passionate about making a difference
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid training
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedules supporting work-life balance
Pay
Hourly rate: $21.00 – $23.10/hour. Candidates without a valid NYS Driver's License for 18+ months and clean driving history start at $19.00/hour.
Schedule
Full-time and part-time shifts available. Shifts include mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, split shifts, and 12-hour shifts. Examples: 7am–3pm, 8am–4pm, 7am–10am/2pm–9pm, 2:30pm–10:30pm, 3/4pm–9pm, 7am–7pm, 8am–8pm, 7pm–7am, 8pm–8am, 9pm–8am, 9pm–7am.