Direct Support Professional Per Diem I - Leroy, NY 14482

Relief • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Lifetime Assistance is hiring a Direct Support Professional for its relief department in Leroy, New York. The position is per diem, with a minimum requirement of 16 hours every two weeks, and the employee will be assigned to one to four residential locations. Starting wages are $17.44 per hour for day services or $18.44 per hour for residential work.

The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by fostering independence, dignity, respect, and community inclusion. The employee provides personal care, supports individual goals and skill development, follows individualized plans, documents services, and helps maintain each person’s health, safety, and well-being. The role may involve driving agency vehicles to appointments, programs, and community outings.

Lifetime Assistance offers no-premium health insurance, education assistance, paid training and coaching, career-development opportunities, and paid time off. Training is provided for required SCIP-R and First Aid/CPR certifications. Applicants must pass the required background checks and clearances.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in human services or direct care.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful 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 and scholarships, 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 onboarding, training, and coaching.
• Career pathways, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Paid time off.
• Supportive scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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