Direct Support Professional - Day Services: Impact & Growth

Lifetime Assistance, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-Premium Health Insurance

Education Support

Paid Training & Coaching

Career Growth

Work-Life Harmony

Join a Caring Culture

Job summary

Lifetime Assistance – Direct Support Professional – Day Services in Rochester, NY. This on-site, full-time role offers $20.52 per hour with a Monday–Thursday 8am–4pm and Friday 7:30am–3:30pm schedule.

You will provide direct support, assist with daily living activities, promote independence, monitor health needs, and document progress in the EHR. Training is provided, with education support, advancement, and a caring, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required—paid training provided.
• 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.

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 safety and well-being at all times; report concerns of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment immediately.
• Implement support plans (SAP, IPOP, BSP, 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 (SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR, medication certification if applicable).
• Provide coverage at alternate program sites as needed.

Job description

Lifetime Assistance – Direct Support Professional – Day Services in Rochester, NY. This on-site, full-time role offers $20.52 per hour with a Monday–Thursday 8am–4pm and Friday 7:30am–3:30pm schedule.

You will provide direct support, assist with daily living activities, promote independence, monitor health needs, and document progress in the EHR. Training is provided, with education support, advancement, and a caring, inclusive culture.