Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)
Location
Town of Babylon, New York
Salary
$21 - $23 / HOUR
The Direct Support Professional will provide individualized support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings. Responsibilities also include fostering independence, promoting social inclusion, and serving as a positive role model while collaborating with the support team.
Candidates must possess a valid NYS Driver's License held for a minimum of 18 months with a clean driving history, and successfully complete DDI's Transportation Orientation. Essential personal attributes include being empathic, compassionate, patient, positive, energetic, and enthusiastic, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Direct support professional (Dsp)
Full-Time, Hourly $21.00 – $23.10/hour
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?
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. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.
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 and Learning Transportation Orientation. New Hires that do not meet these criteria will be offered a lower rate, starting at $19.00/hour.
Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living and Learning team!
When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living and Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living and Learning Family.
Brightway Living and Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.
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