Direct Support Professional - Brockport - FT Evenings

Lifetime Assistance • Brockport, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifetime Assistance is hiring a full-time Residential Direct Support Professional in Brockport, New York. The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in fostering independence, dignity, and respect. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Saturday through Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with Thursday and Friday off. Starting pay is $21.55 per hour, plus a $0.75 weekend shift differential, for $22.30 per hour on applicable weekend hours.

The Direct Support Professional provides personal care and daily living assistance, supports individuals’ independence and social development, and helps ensure their health, safety, and well-being. The role also includes implementing and documenting individualized service plans, supporting community participation, driving agency vehicles as needed, communicating professionally with individuals and their support networks, and completing required training and certifications.

Lifetime Assistance offers a $1,000 welcome bonus, no-premium health insurance, education assistance and scholarships, micro-credential stipends, paid training and coaching, advancement pathways, and paid time off. The organization describes its culture as compassionate, inclusive, and mission-driven.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required.
• Be dependable, friendly, caring, and trustworthy.
• Meet Lifetime Assistance’s Vehicle Operator requirements; the posting notes an exception for overnight and relief shifts.
• Have First Aid/CPR, SCIP-R, and Medication Administration certifications, or be able to obtain them.
• Pass all 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, meals, and household tasks such as thorough cleaning.
• Support individuals in developing independence, self-help, and social skills.
• 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, including 50% off tuition for two courses per semester, and scholarships of up to $3,000 per semester.
• Micro-credential stipends of up to $750 and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid hands-on onboarding, coaching, and ongoing training.
• Career advancement pathways and leadership training.
• Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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