Direct Support Professional - Gates

Job Description

Job Description

Lifetime Assistance – Direct Support Professional (Residential)

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 – Residential

Location : Gates, NY

Department : Residential Services

Reports To : Residential Manager

Employment Type : Full Time - 30-40 Hours, Evenings (1pm-11pm) including weekend required

Starting Wage : $21.00 / hour plus weekend and / or evening shift differential

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Residential plays a critical role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead meaningful lives. DSPs provide hands-on care, implement individualized support plans, ensure safety, and promote personal growth, independence, and community inclusion. This position requires empathy, integrity, reliability, and a strong commitment to the well-being and rights of the individuals supported.

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.

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Are You Ready to Begin?

If you’re compassionate, dependable, and eager to make a difference, apply today to join the Lifetime Assistance family. Together, we’re 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