Community Support Professional

Your Core Responsibilities

• Provide independent support in the community, including working in individuals' homes and varied neighborhoods.
• Aid with daily living tasks such as grocery shopping, meal preparation, and budgeting.
• Transport individuals to appointments or events and encourage social involvement.
• Manage verbal escalation and crisis situations with a calm, unflappable, and emotionally regulated demeanor.
• Act as a professionally direct mentor, ensuring safety and compliance while allowing for natural consequences.
• Maintain detailed documentation and adhere to safety expectations.

Requirements

• Valid NYS driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle.
• Prior experience is preferred in areas like OPWDD, OMH, CNA, or home-based support.
• Experience with dual diagnosis, mental health needs, and verbal aggression management is valued.
• You are a self-starter capable of finding resources and solving problems independently.
• You are comfortable aging alongside the individuals we support and adapting to their changing needs.
• You are highly responsive and communicative, even while working remotely in the field.

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.