Direct Support Professional - Adult Day Services

Developmental Disabilities Institute•Holbrook, NY

About The Position

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for its Adult Day Services program. The role supports adults with disabilities in daily living, promotes independence and well-being, and helps individuals build relationships and connect with their communities. The position works with individuals according to their schedules, goals, protocols, and support plans, while coordinating with colleagues and assigned nursing staff as applicable. The 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 the driver criteria are offered the lower rate. Brightway Living & Learning is a nonprofit human services provider on Long Island, supporting children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. The organization describes its work as building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI).

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 for approved driver status.
Ability to obtain Brightway Living & Learning approved driver status.
Obtain and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid, and CPR.
Empathic, compassionate, and patient disposition.
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic approach.
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and making a difference.

Responsibilities

Complete required trainings and participate in the Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
Become certified in SCIP-R, First Aid, and CPR, and maintain those certifications.
Participate in semi-annual IDT meetings, quarterly meetings, staff meetings, and staffing as required.
Advocate for the rights of the individuals served and help them build and maintain relationships with family and friends.
Follow individuals’ daily activity and classroom schedules and implement their formal goals and protocols.
Collect data and complete documentation, including goals, protocols, outings, SUBs, progress notes, and recreation and fitness logs.
Obtain and maintain AMAP certification and administer medications under assigned nursing staff supervision, when applicable.
Fulfill primary advocate responsibilities, including paperwork, advocacy, and programming.
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 daily living activities, including personal care, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, healthy living, shopping, budgeting, appropriate behavior, and community integration.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if 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 for follow-up through the Site Supervisor/Manager.