DANCE ASSISTANT- ADULT DAY SERVICES

Hourly Range: $20 USD to $22 USD

Rate: $20 USD per hour

Description

DANCE ASSISTANT

Part time, Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00/hour

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-2pm (12 hours/week)

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?

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: Brightway Living & Learning's Dance Assistant works with our Recreation team to provide the individuals we support the opportunity to express themselves through dance. Brightway Living & Learning's Dance Assistant works with our Recreation team to provide the individuals we support the opportunity to express themselves through dance.

What You'll Do:

• Be part of the planning process for all dance related events

• Work with the Recreation Coordinator to ensure that all dance events are scheduled in a timely manner.

• Coordinate practice schedules/ensure dancers participate in practices

• Choreograph dance numbers and work with groups to learn specific numbers related to dance

• Work with teams developing ideas for dance related events.

• Work with outside organizations to coordinate program options for the individuals

• Update social online media accounts for all dance events

• Assist with taking video/editing video of rehearsals and events

• Build relationships/partnerships with local theaters and school for possible event sites.

• Assist with seeking sponsors for events

• Responsible for purchasing/storing dance outfits for events

• Work closely with the Recreation department to assist in the planning and performances for large scale events such as the annual Spring Fling and Dancing for Autism fundraiser events.

• Travel independently to multiple sites throughout Suffolk County

What You Need For The Role:

• HS Diploma required

• 3 years dance experience working with a dance instructor. Ability to dance and perform.

• Ability to travel to multiple sites

• Ability to model recreational activities being taught as part of the job responsibilities

• Desire and ability to work with the IDD population

What You Must Be Able To Do:

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.

• Must be able to able to lift , bend, twist, carry a minimum of 35 lbs

• Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet

• Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet

• Must be able to kneel, twist and bend

• Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with our dedicated workforce and stakeholders

• 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.

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 & Learning.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules to support your life.

• And More: Paid time off, paid holidays 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 & Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here ( to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & 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. We are people inspired by purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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