DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - ADULT DAY SERVICES

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Islip, NY

3d•$21 - $23

About The Position

Brightway Living & Learning is hiring a Direct Support Professional for Adult Day Services. The role supports individuals with disabilities in daily life by assisting with daily living activities, fostering independence and well-being, and helping individuals connect with their communities. The position involves building meaningful relationships with individuals and their families and working as part of a supportive team. The available schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pay is $21.00–$23.10 per hour for approved drivers and $19.00–$20.90 per hour for non-drivers. A valid New York State driver's license held for at least 18 months, a clean driving history, and successful completion of Brightway's Transportation Orientation are required for approved driver status. New hires who do not meet these criteria will be offered the lower rate, starting at $19.00 per hour. Employees complete required training and participate in peer mentoring, workshops, meetings, and recertification as required. They must obtain and maintain SCIP-R, First Aid, and CPR certifications. The role also includes teaching and assisting with daily living skills, implementing goals and protocols, collecting and documenting data, advocating for individuals, and supporting community participation. Medication administration and certain additional driver requirements apply where applicable to the assigned level. Brightway Living & Learning is a nonprofit human services provider on Long Island, building on a 65-year legacy and supporting more than 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The organization offers paid training, professional development, advancement opportunities, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, an FSA, EAP, a 403(b) retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Requirements

Valid New York State driver's license held for at least 18 months, a clean driving history, and successful completion of Brightway's Transportation Orientation to qualify for approved driver status.
Ability to obtain and maintain SCIP-R, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
Ability to complete required training and participate in required meetings, workshops, peer mentoring, and recertification.
Empathic, compassionate, and patient.
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

Complete required trainings and participate in the Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid, and CPR.
Participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly and staff meetings, and staffing as required.
Advocate for the rights of the individuals served and fulfill primary advocate responsibilities, including paperwork, advocacy, and programming.
Help individuals build and maintain relationships with family and friends.
Follow each individual's daily activity or classroom schedule and implement assigned formal goals and protocols.
Collect data on goals, protocols, outings, SUBs, progress notes, and recreation and fitness logs.
Obtain and maintain applicable AMAP certification and administer medications under assigned nursing staff supervision, when applicable.
Provide instruction and documentation, and participate in developing and revising formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA/ISP and behavior plans.
Teach and assist individuals with activities of daily living, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, healthy living, shopping, budgeting, appropriate behavior, and community integration.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, when applicable.
Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
Know and accurately implement emergency procedures.
Know and follow applicable OPWDD and Brightway Living & Learning policies and procedures, and document accordingly.
Keep vans clean and report vehicle problems through the Site Supervisor or Manager.