Direct Support Professional - Greece, NY, 14616 - Part-Time, Evenings

Lifetime Assistance • Rochester, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifetime Assistance is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional for its Residential Services department in Rochester, New York. The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing independence, dignity, and purpose. The schedule is 26 hours per week: Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Starting pay is $21.55 per hour, with an additional $0.75 weekend shift differential. A $1,000 welcome bonus is available to eligible Direct Support Professionals. No prior experience is required.

The Direct Support Professional provides personal care and daily-living assistance, supports individual goals and service plans, promotes community participation, and helps ensure individuals’ health and safety. The position includes driving agency vehicles as needed, documenting supports and progress, communicating with individuals, families, and colleagues, and completing required training and certifications. Medication administration is performed if certified.

Lifetime Assistance describes its workplace as mission-driven, inclusive, and supportive, with paid training and coaching, education support, advancement pathways, and paid time off. The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required.
• Meet Lifetime Assistance’s Vehicle Operator requirements, except for overnight or relief shifts.
• Hold or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR, SCIP-R, and Medication Administration certifications.
• Pass required background checks and clearances, including SCR, Fingerprinting, SEL, and MHL.
• Be able to follow individualized plans and safety protocols.
• Have basic computer literacy for documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
• Have clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate problem-solving ability and adaptability.
• Be dependable, friendly, caring, and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, meals, and household tasks such as thorough cleaning.
• Support individuals in developing independence, self-help, and social skills.
• Help ensure individuals’ health, safety, and well-being, including administering medication if certified.
• Implement individualized service plans and daily supports, and document progress.
• Encourage community integration and participation in social and recreational activities.
• Drive agency vehicles for transportation as needed.
• Maintain positive, professional communication with individuals, families, and colleagues.
• Complete required training, certifications, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• $1,000 welcome bonus for eligible Direct Support Professionals.
• No-premium health insurance.
• Tuition assistance, scholarships, micro-credential stipends, and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid training and coaching.
• Career advancement pathways, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Generous paid time off.
• Supportive scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed