DSP Empl Transition Coach

Lifetime Assistance – Employment Transition Coach

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: Employment Transition Coach

Location: Rochester, NY, 14624

Department: Vocational Services

Reports To: Associate Director of Vocational Services

Employment Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours, 8am - 4:30pm with some evening flexibility for meetings & events

Starting Wage: $20.01-$21.55/hour

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.
  
  

Your Core Responsibilities

• Provide daily coaching and group instruction focused on job readiness, workplace behavior, and independence.
• Facilitate skill-building activities including hand-assembly and contract-based work.
• Support individuals in developing communication, professionalism, and time management skills.
• Develop and maintain Staff Action Plans and participate in life plan meetings.
• Track attendance, productivity, job performance, and progress toward individual goals.
• Complete all required documentation in compliance with Medicaid, OPWDD, DOL, ACCESS-VR, OSHA, and agency standards.
• Support transitions to community employment or volunteer opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support payroll, quality assurance, and program operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive work environment.
• Serve as a positive role model promoting inclusion, dignity, and person-centered practices.
  
  

What You Bring

• Associate degree with 1 year of relevant experience OR high school diploma/equivalent with 3 years of pre-vocational or human services experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team-based environment.
• Commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to meet agency driver and background check requirements.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 40 lbs.
  
  

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.
  
  

Are You Ready to Begin?

If you’re passionate about empowering others to succeed in community employment and volunteer settings, apply today and join us in 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