DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - CHILDREN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM

The Role

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

• A valid NYS Driver's License for 18+ months with a clean driving history and successful completion of Brightway’s Transportation Orientation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway
• Work-Life Balance: Various schedules to support your life

Pay

• Full-Time, Hourly $21.00 – $23.10/hour

Schedule

• Variety of schedules to support your life

Qualifications

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of behavioral science principles
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement within Brightway
• Various schedules to support your life