Direct Support Professional – Residential

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional – Residential works onsite in Rochester, NY, on a full-time, 37-hour schedule: Wednesday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m., and Saturday–Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Starting pay is $21.55 per hour, plus a $0.75 weekend shift differential. The role is part of Lifetime Assistance’s Residential Services department, supporting its mission to foster independence, dignity, and respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The professional provides personal care and daily living support, promotes independence and community participation, and helps maintain individuals’ health and safety. The role also implements and documents individualized service plans and communicates with individuals, families, and colleagues.

What you'll do

• Assist with hygiene, grooming, dressing, meals, and household tasks
• support independence, self-help, and social skills
• support health, safety, and well-being, including medication administration if certified
• implement and document individualized service plans
• encourage community integration and social and recreational activities
• 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

direct support professional

residential services

developmental disabilities

personal care

activities of daily living

community integration

full-time

evening shift

weekend schedule

$21.55/hr

weekend differential

rochester ny

lifetime assistance

no experience required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

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

About the employer

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