Direct Support Professional - Greece - FT, Day Services

Lifetime Assistance • Rochester, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifetime Assistance is seeking a Direct Support Professional for its Day Services department in Rochester, New York. The role supports the organization’s mission to foster independence, dignity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and reports to a CIC. The starting wage is $20.52 per hour. No prior experience is required; paid training is provided.

The Direct Support Professional provides personal care and direct support, promotes independence and social skills, implements and documents support plans, and helps individuals participate in community activities and meaningful experiences. The role also includes monitoring health and safety, reporting concerns, transporting individuals in agency vehicles, maintaining required training and certifications, and providing 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, 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, reduced tuition for two courses per semester, scholarships of up to $3,000 per semester, micro-credential stipends of up to $750, and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid training and coaching, including hands-on onboarding, a Success Coach, immersive learning, e-learning, and ongoing paid training.
• Career advancement pathways, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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