Direct Support Professional - Per Diem I

Direct Support Professional - Per Diem I

Job Category: Per Diem Requisition Number: DIREC001794

Posted: February 25, 2026

Part-Time

On-site

Relief - Per Diem DSP | 1020 Rochester, NY 14624, USA

Description

Lifetime Assistance – Direct Support Professional – Per Diem I Make an Impact. Create Joy. Shape the Future.

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.

Position Overview:

Job Title: Direct Support Professional – Per Diem I Location: Rochester, NY 14624 – Various Locations 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)

Why You Should Work for Lifetime Assistance?

• 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.
• Join a Caring Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values every person — both those we support and our employees alike.

Your 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.

What You Bring:

• 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.

Our Mission & Culture:

• Mission-Driven Work: Empowering individuals to live with independence and purpose—here, your work truly matters.
• Inclusive & Supportive: A workplace built on respect, dignity, and a shared vision of inclusion.
• Community Impact: Join efforts that reflect Lifetime Assistance's dedication to community partnerships and enhanced quality of life for all.

Are You Ready to Begin?

If you're ready to make a difference and build lives of independence—one person at a time—apply today and join our compassionate team.

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.

"I am part of something bigger… Being a Lifetime Assistance employee means everything to me." — Kimberly C, Family Coordinator of Community Services, celebrating her 30th year with us

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.