Community Support Professional - Part Time

Location: Rochester, NY (community-based, various locations) – Part-Time (10-29 hours per week) – Days and/or Evenings, 8am - 8pm

About the Role

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.

Starting wage: $19.49 - $20.52 per hour + mileage reimbursement. Eligible new hires working 20+ hours per week receive a $1,000 welcome bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support in the community, working independently in individuals’ homes without on-site supervision.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as grocery shopping, meal preparation, and budgeting.
• Transport individuals to appointments or community events using your personal vehicle.
• Manage verbal escalation and crisis situations with a calm, emotionally regulated demeanor.
• Act as a professionally direct mentor, ensuring safety and compliance while allowing for natural consequences.
• Maintain high standards for detail-oriented documentation and safety expectations.

Requirements

• Valid and clean NYS driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle (must meet agency Motor Vehicle Operating Requirements).
• Prior experience preferred (OPWDD, OMH, CNA, or home-based support). Experience with dual diagnosis, mental health needs, and verbal aggression management is valued.
• Self-starter who can independently find resources and solve problems quickly.
• Comfortable assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and adapting to their changing needs.
• Highly responsive and communicative, even while working remotely in the field.
• Part-time availability between 8 AM – 8 PM; flexibility is key.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling: Build a schedule that works for your life—whether you want 10 hours or 29, weekdays or weekends.
• Mileage reimbursement for use of your personal vehicle.
• $1,000 welcome bonus for eligible new hires working at least 20 hours per week.
• No-premium health insurance with comprehensive coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Paid training and coaching, including hands-on onboarding with a Success Coach, immersive learning, e-learning, and ongoing paid training.
• Career growth with clear pathways to advancement, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Work-life harmony with flexible scheduling and generous paid time off.

Our Mission & Culture

Lifetime Assistance is dedicated to empowering individuals to live with independence and purpose. Our workplace is built on respect, dignity, and a shared vision of inclusion. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team that values every person—both those we support and our employees alike.