Direct Support Professional - Spencerport Day Services

Lifetime Assistance • Spencerport, NY

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About The Position

Lifetime Assistance is hiring a Direct Support Professional for its Day Services department in Spencerport, New York. The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting independence, dignity, safety, and meaningful participation in the community. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a starting wage of $20.52 per hour, and reports to the Community Integration Coordinator.

The position includes personal care, support-plan implementation, health and safety monitoring, documentation, community activities, and transportation in agency vehicles. Paid training and coaching are provided, and no prior experience is required. Employees may provide coverage at alternate program sites as needed.

Requirements

• A compassionate, dependable, and caring nature.
• Ability to read and follow service plans and safety protocols.
• Basic computer skills for EHR documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt to different situations.
• Valid driver’s license and at least 2 years of driving experience.
• Must meet Lifetime Assistance’s Vehicle Operator Requirements.
• Must successfully pass all required background checks and clearances.
• Physical ability to assist individuals, including lifting or moving up to 35 pounds, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and occasional extended driving.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and personal care, including hygiene, bathing, grooming, toileting, oral care, dressing, and personal safety.
• Promote independence by teaching and supporting self-help and social skills.
• Administer medications if certified and monitor health needs.
• Ensure individuals’ safety and well-being, and immediately report concerns of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
• Implement support plans, including SAP, IPOP, BSP, and PONS, and document progress in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Support individuals in community activities, social relationships, and meaningful experiences.
• Drive agency vehicles to transport individuals safely and maintain vehicle logs.
• Maintain professional communication and appearance, punctuality, and reliability.
• Complete required training and maintain certifications, including SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR, and medication certification if applicable.
• Provide coverage at alternate program sites as needed.

Benefits

• No-premium health insurance.
• Tuition assistance, scholarships, micro-credential stipends, and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid training and coaching, including hands-on onboarding with a Success Coach and ongoing training.
• Career growth pathways, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed