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 personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings. You will foster independence by helping individuals develop life skills and make choices, promote social inclusion by supporting participation in community activities, and serve as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy and patience. You will collaborate effectively with a supportive team of DSPs, supervisors, and families.

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.
• New hires that do not meet these criteria will be offered a lower rate, starting at $19.00/hour.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of autism and developmental disabilities.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

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 Living and Learning.
• Work-Life Balance: various 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: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 8AM-8PM.
• 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.