Float DSP - Evening and Weekend Availability Required

Lifetime Assistance – Float Direct Support Professional

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: Float Direct Support Professional
Location: Various Locations – Greater Rochester Area
Department: Residential
Employment Type: Full Time – Evenings (2-10/3-11), and weekend availability required
Pay: $24.62/hour — plus $1,000 Welcome Bonus! Applicable shifts also receive a weekend shift differential. 

Why You Should Work for Lifetime Assistance?

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

• Education Support: Access 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 and generous paid time off ensure sustainable 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:

• Serve as coverage support for the residential location(s) with the most critical staffing needs across all 70 Lifetime Assistance residential homes.
• Float Direct Support Professionals will be notified three (3) hours prior to their scheduled shift of the residential site they will be assigned to work at that day.
• Provide person-centered support, including assistance with hygiene, meal preparation, communication, recreation, and daily living activities.
• Promote dignity, independence, and community inclusion across various residential locations.
• Support health and wellness needs such as medication administration, nutrition monitoring, and emergency response.
• Implement positive behavior supports and maintain SCIP-R II certification.
• Ensure safety of individuals and home environments while preventing and reporting abuse or neglect.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, and medical logs.
• Travel between multiple residential sites and adapt to flexible scheduling needs.

What You Bring:

• Compassion, dependability, and a strong commitment to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, and follow individualized support plans.
• Willingness to complete and maintain certifications including First Aid/CPR, SCIP-R II, and Medication Administration.
• Basic computer skills for electronic documentation and scheduling.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to travel between residential sites.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist individuals with mobility needs (up to 35 lbs).

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 passionate, caring, and ready to transform lives, including your own, apply today!

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