Direct Support Professional - Crp-Bccs
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- A valid and qualified New York State driver's license is required.
- Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information is required.
- Promote the agency's mission and guiding principles in every interaction.
- Support people in becoming active participants in self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being, maintaining a high quality of life.
- Support people in completing household chores and participate in those chores as needed to maintain a safe and clean home.
- Follow treatment plans and use the corresponding adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and ensure health, safety, and well-being.
- Support people in preparing meals by teaching diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Assist people with medication administration according to AMAP policies and procedures.
- Implement and document treatment plans and agency materials, including residential habilitation goals, medical case notes, and communication logs, to help people achieve independence in selected valued outcomes and to ensure their health, safety, and well-being.
- Follow overtime policies and procedures to ensure quality support is provided each day.
- Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and goal achievements and exchange information and ideas.
- Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other transportation needs.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals to prepare them to perform their responsibilities.
- Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.
- AMAP, First Aid, CPR, and SCIP-R training is preferred.
- At least one year of experience working with people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities is preferred.
About the company
BCCS provides comprehensive educational and therapeutic services for children from birth to 22 with developmental delays and disabilities across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, offered at no out-of-pocket cost. Its programs combine early intervention, preschool and school-age special education, residential care, and day services in small classes with high staff-to-student ratios, integrating speech, physical, and occupational therapy on a 12-month calendar. It differentiates itself by being funded through grants and foundations as part of AHRC Nassau, with NYSED and DOH approvals, and by offering a Children's Residential Program and transition and home/community-based supports. Its goal is to help children and families improve everyday skills and long-term outcomes through coordinated education and therapeutic services.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Oyster Bay, New York
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BCCS drew 350-plus attendees to its May 3, 2026 first Steps Toward Tomorrow walk.
- AHRC Nassau says 2025 reimbursement trends improved after state legislative advocacy.
- Brookville Center’s August 2026 posts show active summer programming and sustained family demand.
What critics are saying
- BCCS relied on fundraising for enhancements; May 2026 walk raised only $134,000.
- Staffing pressure persists: AHRC Nassau had 349 job postings in 2026, despite 1,021 employees.
- A New York reimbursement or district referral slowdown would immediately squeeze BCCS program capacity.
What makes Brookville Center for Children’s Services unique
- BCCS spans birth-to-22 services, integrating school, therapy, residential, and transition programs.
- BCCS operates on a 20-acre Brookville campus, plus multiple Nassau and Suffolk locations.
- AHRC Nassau’s continuum connects BCCS to family supports, advocacy, and nonprofit infrastructure.
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Company News
Brookville Center for Children's Services raises over $134K with fundraising walk. Brookville Center for Children's Services held its first Steps Toward Tomorrow fundraising walk on Sunday, May 3, raising over $134,000 for priorities identified by each of its schools. More than 350 people took part in the 1.5-mile Candy Land-themed walk on the center's 20-acre property in Brookville. The walk ended at the Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms & Arts Center, where children petted farm animals, played ring toss, planted flowers, and painted rocks. Brookville Center for Children's Services educates special needs kids from preschool age through 22 years old. The center, which is partnered with AHRC, has four schools in Nassau County serving over 550 students. It is funded through public school districts, where if they cannot adequately provide an appropriate education for a child with special needs, can refer the child to the Nassau AHRC. Mary McNamara, the foundation director for Nassau AHRC, said the fundraiser is important to provide the best equipment to their students. "Government and school funding provide the basics of what a student needs in providing a free and proper education, but when parents get involved and the community too, we are able to enhance that education experience through an event like this," McNamara said.