Direct Support Professional, Residential (Evenings and Weekends)

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional works onsite in Penfield, New York, in a part-time residential role of 28 hours per week. The schedule is Thursday and Friday, 3 p.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon–8 p.m. Starting pay is $21.55 per hour, plus a $0.75 weekend shift differential, for $22.30 per hour on weekend shifts. 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 daily living support and personal care while helping individuals build independence, self-help, and social skills. The role also promotes health and safety, implements individualized service plans, and supports community participation.

What you'll do

• Assist with hygiene, grooming, dressing, meals, and household tasks
• support independence, self-help, and social skills
• help ensure health, safety, and well-being
• administer medication if certified
• implement and document individualized service plans and daily supports
• encourage community integration and recreational participation
• drive agency vehicles for transportation as needed
• communicate with individuals, families, and colleagues
• complete required training and certifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

direct support professional

residential services

penfield ny

$21.55/hr starting

$22.30/hr weekend shifts

28 hours/week

thursday–sunday schedule

intellectual and developmental disabilities

personal care

no prior experience required

paid training

tuition assistance

$1,000 welcome bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $1,000 welcome bonus
• no-premium health insurance
• tuition assistance and scholarships
• paid training and coaching
• career growth
• paid time off
• supportive scheduling.

Why this role

No prior experience is required. First Aid/CPR, SCIP-R, and medication administration certification are required or must be obtainable; vehicle operator requirements and background clearances apply.

About the employer

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