Community Support Professional- Various locations ***1000 WELCOME BONUS*** - Lifetime Assistance : Job Details

17.25-18.75 per hour | Rochester, NY, USA | Hourly | Full Time*Must Have Reliable Transportation & Valid Driver's License*Job Title: Community Support ProfessionalLocation: Various locations throughout Monroe CountyPosition Type: Full-time or Part-timeAbout Us: Lifetime Assistance, Inc. is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. With a mission to empower individuals and promote their independence, we have proudly served our community since 1978. As the 8th largest employer in Rochester, we are committed to building a team of compassionate professionals who share our vision of enhancing the lives of those we serve.If you are looking for an opportunity to ASSIST and COACH people to be more INDEPENDENT in their community.... If you are looking for an opportunity to EXPLORE and have different EXPERIENCES each day.... If you are looking for a CAREER OPPORTUNITY where you MAKE A DIFFERENCE in someone's life... LOOK NO FURTHER! Positions available all throughout the Monroe County and surrounding areas!Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support people with disabilities. This is why the role of Direct Support is so important. In a Direct Support role you'll be joining the ranks of the many compassionate and caring individuals who provide daily support, assistance, and companionship to those right here in our community.What would I be doing?+ Interacting in the community you live in while you serve it.+ Assisting people with disabilities by helping them with all aspects of everyday living in their home and community.+ Teaching others life lessons through compassionate and caring acts.+ Teaching people with disabilities how to independently live a healthy and happy life in the community.+ Supporting people with disabilities to explore their community and interests.+ Smile, laugh, and be a positive role model to the people you assist, work with, and interact with in the community.+ While performing the duties of this job, in order to instruct, care for, and assist the people we support, the employee is frequently required to: stand, bend, kneel, walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or equipment; reach with hands and arms; communicate, hear, and see. The employee is also occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, transfer, and/or move up to 35 pounds.+ Community Support Professionals may be required to go to different locations and work different hours depending on the needs of the agency and people supported.What experience do I need for a Direct Support role?+ We look for caring, compassionate, and dedicated people who are willing to learn.+ Six months experience in providing care to people with development disabilities or direct support in related field is preferred.Benefits:+ $1,000 Welcome Bonus!+ Competitive Salary!+ Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Plans!+ Generous paid time off for full & part time employees!+ Retirement & Life Insurance Savings Plans!+ Employee referral bonus of $1500 ($2000 for RNs)!+ Tremendous development opportunities!+ Tuition Reimbursement!+ Meaningful and rewarding work experience while making a difference in the community!If you are passionate about improving the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply!Lifetime Assistance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.