Overnight awake direct support professional(Dsp) - Adult residential services

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)-Overnight Awake

Part-time, Hourly $21.50-$25.80/hour

Make a Real Difference Every Day

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?

Shifts Available

• Shift:
• Monday,
• Sunday-7PM-7AM (24 hours/week)
• Friday,
• Saturday,
• Sunday: 7PM-7AM (36 hours/week)

About Brightway Living and Learning

For nearly 65 years, Brightway Living and Learning has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual. Our Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) are the heart of our mission, providing compassionate and individualized support.

The Role

As an Overnight Awake Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities during overnight hours within a residential program. You will help ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of the individuals we serve by providing attentive overnight supervision, hands-on support, and assistance with personal care needs as needed. This position requires a valid NYS Driver’s License for 18+ months with a clean driving history and successful completion of Brightway’s Transportation Orientation.

What You'll Do

• Provide overnight awake supervision and support to individuals in an adult residential setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and comfort throughout the shift.
• Assist with personal care needs, overnight routines, medication support, and responding appropriately to emergencies or behavioral situations as needed.
• Complete routine safety checks, documentation, and household responsibilities to help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Support individuals with maintaining routines and independence while promoting dignity, respect, and a calm overnight atmosphere.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding shift updates, incidents, and important information to ensure continuity of care.

Why You'll Love This Job

• 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: Explore flexible schedules with generous paid off.

Here’s How We Support You

• Comprehensive
• Paid
• Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional
• Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement
• Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in
• Your
• Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career
• Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living and Learning.
• Work-Life
• Balance: Various schedules to support your life.
• And
• More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

If You Are

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

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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