Per Diem In-Home Respite Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Lifetime Assistance – In-Home Respite Counselor
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: In-Home Respite Counselor (DSP)
Location: Rochester, NY (community-based; primarily in participants’ homes)
Department: Community Services – In-Home Respite Program
Reports To: Senior Coordinator or Self-Directed Designee
Employment Type: Per Diem / As Needed
Starting Wage: $17.19 per hour
(3 openings)

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: Flexible scheduling options designed for work-life balance.
• 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 respite services to families and individuals in the In-Home Respite Program, offering relief to caregivers and companionship to individuals with disabilities.
• Deliver all assigned service hours in the person’s home or in community settings (social activities, appointments, stores, etc.).
• Provide face-to-face support and document only face-to-face time for billing purposes.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as toileting, dressing, and eating as needed.
• Work independently while maintaining communication with your supervisor regarding schedules, absences, or changes.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and submit by assigned deadlines.
• Ensure the safety, oversight, and protection of assigned individuals through ongoing risk assessment and monitoring.
• Follow all OPWDD and NYS Justice Center reporting requirements.
• Adhere to Lifetime Assistance’s mileage, transportation, and service authorization policies.
• Attend staff meetings and training as requested.

What You Bring:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must hold a valid NYS Driver’s License (have had your driver's license for 6 months), have a reliable vehicle, and meet agency vehicle operator requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret service plans, safety procedures, and related documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with individuals, families, and service providers.
• Ability to solve practical problems, think independently, and adapt to different environments.
• Physical ability to assist with personal care tasks and lift up to 35 pounds as needed.

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 a compassionate, reliable person looking to make a difference, apply today and join us in building lives of independence—one person at a time.

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