Direct Support Professional, Residential

Job overview

Direct Support Professional, Residential is an onsite, full-time role in Rochester, NY, paying $21.55 per hour. Lifetime Assistance’s mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The professional provides personal care and daily support while helping individuals build independence, self-help, and social skills. The role also supports health and safety, individualized service plans, and participation in community activities as part of Residential Services.

What you'll do

• Assist with personal care, meals, and household tasks
• support independence and social skills
• help ensure health and safety, including medication administration if certified
• implement and document individualized service plans
• encourage community participation
• communicate with individuals, families, and colleagues
• complete required training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

residential services

rochester ny

lifetime assistance

full-time

36 hours/week

personal care

developmental disabilities

independence support

$21.55/hour

evenings

overnights

$1,000 welcome bonus

no experience required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• No-premium health insurance, tuition assistance and scholarships, paid training and coaching, career growth, paid time off, and supportive scheduling.

Why this role

Full-time schedule is 36 hours per week: Sunday and Monday 11:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. A $1,000 welcome bonus is offered; no prior experience is required.

About the employer

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