Direct Support Professional Per Diem I - Greater Rochester Metropolitan Area
About The Position
Lifetime Assistance is hiring a per diem Direct Support Professional to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Greater Rochester area, with a specific need in Spencerport. The role is part of the Relief department and reports to Workforce Management. The minimum commitment is 16 hours every two weeks. Starting wages are $17.44 per hour for Day Services and $18.44 per hour for Residential services. The Direct Support Professional provides respectful personal care, promotes independence and community inclusion, follows individualized plans, and helps ensure the health, safety, dignity, and well-being of the people supported. The role includes documentation, communication with individuals and their support networks, and driving agency vehicles for appointments, programs, and community outings. Lifetime Assistance describes its work as mission-driven and focused on fostering independence, dignity, and respect. The organization offers paid training and coaching, education support, career development, and paid time off. Required SCIP-R and First Aid/CPR training is provided. Applicants must pass required background checks and clearances.
Requirements
- Demonstrate compassion, patience, dependability, and respect for others.
- Ability to follow individualized care plans and maintain required supervision levels.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Flexibility to work at various sites and shifts as needed.
- Ability 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in human services or direct care.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and meal support.
- Support individual goals, independence, skill development, and community inclusion.
- Implement individualized plans, including IPOP, SAP, BSP, and PONS.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Ensure 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, micro-credential stipends, and SUNY partnerships.
- Paid training, hands-on onboarding, coaching, and ongoing training.
- Career advancement pathways, leadership training, and coaching support.
- Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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