Direct Support Professional | Residential | Days and Evenings

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional (Residential) works onsite in Hamlin, NY, on a 36-hour weekly schedule: Wednesday 3:00–11:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday 3:00–9:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday are off. Starting pay is $21.55 per hour, plus a $0.75 weekend shift differential. The role is part of Lifetime Assistance’s Residential Services and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The professional provides daily support that promotes individuals’ independence, dignity, safety, and community participation. The role assists with personal care and daily living, follows individualized service plans, and documents progress while communicating with individuals, families, and colleagues.

What you'll do

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, meals, and household tasks
• 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 and social and recreational participation
• drive agency vehicles as needed
• communicate with individuals, families, and colleagues
• complete required training and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

hamlin ny

lifetime assistance

residential services

full-time

$21.55/hr

$0.75 weekend differential

evening shift

weekend schedule

intellectual and developmental disabilities

personal care

no experience required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

No prior experience required; First Aid/CPR, SCIP-R, and medication-administration certification or ability to obtain; weekend shifts are part of the stated schedule.

About the employer

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