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Direct Support Professional - Per Diem I - Churchville & LeRoy

Lifetime Assistance, Inc., Rochester, NY, United States


Lifetime Assistance – Direct Support Professional – Per Diem I

Position Overview
Job Title:

Direct Support Professional – Per Diem I

Location:

Rochester, NY 14624 – Needed specifically in LeRoy and Churchville

Department:

Relief

Reports To:

Workforce Management

Employment Type:

Per Diem - Minimum of 16 Hours every 2 weeks required

Starting Wage:

$17.44/hr (Day Services) | $18.47/hr (Residential)

Benefits

No-Premium Health Insurance: Access comprehensive healthcare without added cost.

Education Support: Tuition assistance, scholarships — 50% off tuition for two courses per semester plus up to $3,000 scholarship per semester — plus micro‑credential stipends up to $750 and SUNY partnerships.

Paid Training & Coaching: Receive hands‑on onboarding with a Success Coach, immersive learning, e‑learning, and ongoing paid training.

Career Growth: Clear pathways to advancement, leadership training, and coaching support.

Work‑Life Harmony: Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.

Core Responsibilities

Provide respectful personal care including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and meal support.

Support individual goals, independence, and skill development while promoting community inclusion.

Implement individualized plans including IPOP, SAP, BSP, and PONS.

Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Ensure health, safety, dignity, and well‑being at all times, reporting concerns immediately.

Foster positive communication with individuals, families, co‑workers, and supervisors.

Drive agency vehicles to transport individuals to appointments, programs, or community outings.

Qualifications

Compassion, patience, dependability, and respect for others.

Ability to follow individualized care plans and maintain required supervision levels.

Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.

Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.

Flexibility to work at various sites and shifts as needed.

Ability to lift/move up to 35 pounds and perform physical care responsibilities.

Required: Maintain certifications in SCIP‑R and First Aid/CPR (training provided).

Must pass required background checks and clearances (SCR, fingerprinting, SEL, MHL).

Preferred: Prior experience in human services or direct care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Lifetime Assistance is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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