Direct Support Professional – Residential

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional – Residential position is onsite in Hamlin, NY, with a starting wage of $21.55 per hour plus a $0.75 weekend shift differential. The full-time schedule is 36 hours per week: Monday and Thursday, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, and Friday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with Tuesday and Wednesday off. The role is part of Residential Services at Lifetime Assistance, whose mission is 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 supports health and safety, individualized service plans, and community participation.

What you'll do

• Provide personal care and assistance with hygiene, grooming, dressing, meals, and household tasks
• support development of independence, self-help, and social skills
• support health, safety, and well-being, including medication administration if certified
• implement and document individualized service plans and daily supports
• encourage community integration and social and recreational participation
• drive agency vehicles for transportation as needed
• communicate with individuals, families, and colleagues
• complete required training and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

residential

hamlin ny

$21.55/hour

$0.75 weekend differential

36 hours/week

monday and thursday evenings

friday–sunday days

tuesday/wednesday off

intellectual and developmental disabilities

no prior experience required

lifetime assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• No-premium health insurance
• tuition assistance and scholarships
• micro-credential stipends
• paid training and coaching
• career growth opportunities
• 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 obtained; vehicle operator requirements apply except for overnight or relief shifts.

About the employer

Lifetime Assistance Incorporated is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Community Housing Services. Sector: 62.