Community Services Rochester, NY

Empowering People's Independence (EPI) provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. We are committed to empowering people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and aspirations, and to live their lives to the fullest while maintaining a safe working environment. Job Purpose:The primary responsibility of a Direct Support Professional is to assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, dignified life by serving as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals' rights and benefits. Pay Rate - $19.00/hr-$24.00/hr Benefits: 403(b) with discretionary match Dental & Vision insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance with HSA and employer match Health savings account Life insurance Generous PTO bank Parental leave Referral program Essential Functions: Ensure ongoing health and safety for the person being supported. Support, train, and guide people as they socialize, make purchases, volunteer, exercise, or engage in other community-based activities of their choosing, guided by the Person-Centered Planning process. Provide transportation as deemed appropriate for the day's activities. Complete online documentation which meets all OPWDD regulations in a timely manner. Report all incidents to the Program Supervisor and agency QI Team. Other duties as assigned within scope of practice. Non-Essential Functions: (Hiring Manager's discretion) Other duties as assigned within scope of practice. Participate on various committees as able. Education and Experience:High school graduate or equivalent; one-year experience in the human service field preferred Qualifications: Mature interpersonal/professional skills to effectively collaborate, resolve issues, and maintain confidentiality. Solid verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all persons supported and employees within various levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, Teams, Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Drivers License and have reliable transportation. All required trainings must be up to date. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift, transfer, and move at least 50 lbs. Must be able to talk, hear, stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision Ability to adjust focus Employee must be able to train in and perform Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention -Revised (SCIP-R), CPR and first aid, as required. Professional Deportment:Consistently demonstrate EPIs Values:1. Integrity2. Courage3. Adaptability4. Respect While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and/or Agency Van and will be exposed to changing weather conditions. Work Location: Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Created: 2026-03-13