Direct Support Professional

Position Overview

• Job Title: Direct Support Professional – Residential
• Location: Spencerport, NY
• Department: Residential Services
• Employment Type: Full-Time, 34 hours/week
• Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday 3pm-9pm, Friday & Saturday 7am-3pm. Wednesday & Thursday OFF
• Starting Wage: $21.55/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, meals, and household tasks.
• Support individuals in developing independence, self-help, and social skills.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals, including medication administration (if certified).
• Implement and document progress on individualized service plans and daily supports.
• Encourage community integration and participation in social and recreational activities.
• Drive agency vehicles for transportation as needed.
• Maintain positive, professional communication with individuals, families, and colleagues.
• Complete required training, certifications, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Certifications & Requirements:
• Must meet Lifetime Assistance’s Vehicle Operator requirements (except overnight/relief shifts).
• First Aid/CPR, SCIP-R, and Medication Administration certification (or ability to obtain).
• Must pass all required background checks and clearances (e.g., SCR, Fingerprinting, SEL, MHL).
• Skills & Competencies:
• Ability to follow individualized plans and safety protocols.
• Basic computer literacy for documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: No prior experience required.
• Ideal candidates are dependable, friendly, caring, and trustworthy.

About Lifetime Assistance

At Lifetime Assistance, our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working with us goes beyond just a job—it’s a chance to transform lives, including your own. We are a mission-driven team that empowers individuals to live with independence and purpose, building lives of independence one person at a time.