Direct Support Professional

The Fedcap Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 20,741 - 29,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan 403(b)

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

The Fedcap Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Rochester, NY, to assist individuals with disabilities in daily living tasks. Key responsibilities include providing supervision, support, and training in a safe environment.

Competitive compensation at $18.25/hour, plus a $500 bonus and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. Flexible shifts are available, supporting a diverse workforce committed to quality care.

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high-quality support to individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily tasks in a residential home.
• Provide supervision, care, and support to residents.
• Train individuals in independent-living skills.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Valid US driver's license

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community residential home with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, attending appointments, and taking them to recreational/social activities, while ensuring proper supervision levels are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Providing ongoing daily supervision, attention, care, and support for residents in OPWDD certified homes.
• Maintaining a safe, comfortable environment that provides options for expanding interests and improving opportunities for skill acquisition and community inclusion.
• Performing and/or assisting with routine household and property tasks including meal preparation, housekeeping, outdoor maintenance, and vehicle safety.
• Ensuring that all individuals have ready access to clean clothing, hygiene supplies, food, activities, bedding, furniture, and personal property, and assisting individuals when they are unable or unwilling to enforce those rights themselves.
• Providing direct supervision and support to individuals in alignment with their treatment plans.
• Supporting individuals in developing independence through community-based, center-based, job-related, and residential activities.
• Ensuring quality control standards are met in accordance with expectations.
• Providing transportation for individuals to program activities and appointments using a personal vehicle or organization van.
• Training individuals in daily‑living and independent‑living skills such as self‑care, money management, cooking, social interaction, and navigating transportation systems, as directed by the treatment team.
• Assisting with personal care needs when necessary.
• Adhering to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Carrying out additional duties as assigned to support the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Valid US driver’s license for routine transportation of program participants (required)
• At least two years of work experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high‑quality support to individuals with disabilities in both community and residential environments
• Successfully completes all Easterseals NY training requirements, including necessary certifications
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation
  • $18.25 Per Hour
  • $500 bonus (for successful candidates and paid out ½ at 3 months and ½ at 6 months)
• Benefits
  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating)
  • Retirement plan 403(b)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Life/Accident insurance
  • Short‑term Disability Insurance
  • Long‑term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Shift Availability

• 7AM – 3PM
• 2PM – 10PM
• 9:30PM – 7:30AM

EEO Statement

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EOE employer committed to diversity.

Website: www.easterseals.com/newyork