DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) – FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES & EXCEPTIONAL TIME OFF!

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.

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

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

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Driver's License for 18+ months with a clean driving history and successful completion of Brightway Living and Learning Transportation Orientation.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training.
• Exceptional Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security through a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth opportunities within Brightway Living and Learning.
• Variety of schedules to support your life.

Pay

• Average Hourly Rate for DSP Drivers (including weekend shift): $24.50 – $26.95/hour.
• Average Hourly Rate for DSP Non-Drivers (including weekend shift): $22.17 – $24.38/hour.

Schedule

• Shifts Available: 3-day work weeks- 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.
• We have both AM and Overnight 3-day work weeks available at this time!
• Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?
• Imagine a work schedule that could offer you significant extended breaks throughout the year, potentially totaling around six months of time off!
• Shifts Available: Our 12-hour work shifts allow for full-time work and up to 16 days off per month!
• Each schedule will require an employee to work one weekend day each week.
• Each weekend shift is eligible for premium pay, which is equivalent to one and a half times your hourly rate!