DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - ARSWOW

About Brightway Living & Learning

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non‑profit provider of human services on Long Island, offering 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. Learn more at brightwayny.org.

About the Role

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Adult Residential Services, you will support individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will assist with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings, foster independence, promote well‑being, and help individuals connect with their communities.

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

• Valid NYS driver’s license held for at least 18 months with a clean driving history.
• Successful completion of DDI’s Transportation Orientation.

Qualifications

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑player mindset.
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive paid training.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• Generous paid time off and other valuable benefits.
• Build meaningful relationships with individuals and their families.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive, passionate team environment.
• Strong sense of job satisfaction and work‑life balance.

Pay

Hourly rate: $21.00 – $23.10. New hires who do not meet the driver‑license requirement will start at $19.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday – Friday, 7 am – 3 pm.