Asleep Counselor

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17-$19/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Part-Time, Hourly $17/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

  • Sun, Mon & Tues: 9p-7a- 30 hours- ASLEEP

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 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.

What You'll Do

  • 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.

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 & 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. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.

feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

Key Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional provides individualized care, including assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, and transportation. They also foster independence and promote social inclusion for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid NYS Driver's License for at least 18 months with a clean driving history. Successful completion of the agency's transportation orientation is also required.

Key Skills

Life skills developmentCommunicationTeamworkAutism supportDevelopmental disabilities support

Developmental Disabilities — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 18% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
37%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,755 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Hempstead

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$641k
Median resident rent
$1,622/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)

Individual and Family Services
Smithtown, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive paid training
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance
FSA
EAP
403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Career growth opportunities