Direct Support Professional Floater Time Off

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

Full-Time, Hourly $19.00 – $23.10/hour ($28.50 - $34.65/hour weekends)

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

• Applicants must be available to work a 12‑hour shift on Wednesday, an additional weekday, and either Saturday or Sunday (7 am – 7 pm/8 am – 8 pm).
• Position is a floater; may be assigned to multiple Brightway sites with children or adults.
• Daytime shifts provide premium pay (1.5× hourly rate) on weekends.

As a DSP, you will support individuals with disabilities in their daily lives, providing personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings. You will foster independence, promote social inclusion, and build meaningful relationships. A valid NYS driver’s license for 18+ months with a clean history and completion of Brightway Transportation Orientation is required; otherwise, a lower rate starting at $19.00/hour will be offered.

• 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.

• Build Meaningful Relationships:
  Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow:
  Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team:
  Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction:
  Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.
• Exceptional Work‑Life Balance:
  Flexible schedules with generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Paid Training:
  Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities.
• Career Growth:
  Opportunities for advancement within Brightway.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Various schedules to support your life.
• Paid time off and other valuable benefits.

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

If you are interested, please apply to join the Brightway Living and Learning team.

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 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.