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DDI - On the spot interviews for Direct Care Professionals and Teacher Assistants


Get your start in the growing field of Human Services support! 

99 Hollywood Drive Smithtown, NY 11787 

Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has been a part of Long Island for nearly 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our adult population through various residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.  DDI is currently looking to hire Direct Support Professionals to work with our Adults and Children in various settings including, Day Habilitation sites, Group home locations, and Respite and Residential Habilitation areas. Openings include Overnights, Split Shifts and Day Hours. Full time and Part time opportunities available. Our Direct Support Professionals enjoy convenient work schedules that include overnights, and split shifts. We also offer various convenient part time and hourly positions as well. Candidates must have a valid NYS driver’s license for more than two years and a HS Diploma or GED. Some experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is helpful. We have several locations with openings throughout Long Island.   
DDI provides comprehensive paid training including CPR! 

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