Direct Support Professional Per Diem I - Hamlin/Brockport Areas

Relief • Rochester, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifetime Assistance is hiring a per diem Direct Support Professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or day-service settings in the Hamlin and Brockport areas. Employees will be assigned to one to four residential locations and must work at least 16 hours every two weeks. The starting wage is $17.44 per hour for day services or $18.44 per hour for residential services.

The role focuses on fostering independence, dignity, and respect. The Direct Support Professional provides personal care, supports individual goals and community inclusion, follows individualized plans, keeps accurate electronic records, and helps ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the people supported. The position also involves communication with individuals, families, colleagues, and supervisors, and driving agency vehicles for appointments, programs, and community outings.

Lifetime Assistance provides paid onboarding and ongoing training, coaching, education assistance, and career development opportunities. The organization describes its culture as compassionate, inclusive, and mission-driven.

Requirements

• Demonstrate compassion, patience, dependability, and respect for others.
• Follow individualized care plans and maintain required supervision levels.
• Have basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
• Have strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Be flexible to work at various sites and shifts as needed.
• Be able to lift or move up to 35 pounds and perform physical care responsibilities.
• Maintain SCIP-R and First Aid/CPR certifications; training is provided.
• Pass required background checks and clearances, including SCR, fingerprinting, SEL, and MHL.
• Work a minimum of 16 hours every two weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in human services or direct care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and meal support.
• Support individuals’ goals, independence, and skill development while promoting community inclusion.
• Implement individualized plans, including IPOP, SAP, BSP, and PONS.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ensure individuals’ health, safety, dignity, and well-being, and report concerns immediately.
• Communicate positively with individuals, families, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Drive agency vehicles to transport individuals to appointments, programs, or community outings.

Benefits

• No-premium health insurance.
• Tuition assistance, scholarships, tuition discounts, micro-credential stipends, and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid onboarding, training, and coaching.
• Career advancement pathways, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Paid time off.
• Supportive scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed