Direct Support Professional – Residential, Gates

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional – Residential, Gates role is onsite in Rochester, NY. Starting pay is $21.55 per hour, plus weekend shift differential. The role is part of Lifetime Assistance’s Residential Services, supporting its mission to foster independence, dignity, and respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The professional provides personal care and daily living assistance, supports individual service plans, and encourages community participation. The role helps individuals build independence and social skills while maintaining their health, safety, and well-being.

What you'll do

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living
• support independence, self-help, and social skills
• support health and safety, including medication administration if certified
• implement and document individualized service plans
• encourage community integration
• drive agency vehicles as needed
• communicate with individuals, families, and colleagues
• complete required training and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

residential

rochester ny

$21.55/hour

36 hours per week

monday and tuesday overnight

saturday and sunday shifts

weekend differential

intellectual and developmental disabilities

personal care

no prior experience required

lifetime assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible for $1,000 welcome bonus, no-premium health insurance, tuition assistance and scholarships, paid training, paid time off, and 401(k) matching.

Why this role

36 hours per week with Monday and Tuesday 11 p.m.–9 a.m., Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; no prior experience required; weekend differential and $1,000 welcome bonus eligibility.

About the employer

Lifetime Assistance Incorporated is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.