Direct Support Professional

Advocates Incorporated is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a friendly and active boy with a developmental disability. He and his family are looking for a Mentor to assist him with working on his goals both at home and in his community.  
Goals include: 

• Social skills - making community connections, friendships, supporting positive communication interactions

• Independent living skills - supporting the individual with learning to be independent with household chores, cooking, cleaning, and daily living skills
• Hobbies and interests - supporting the individual with participating in hobbies such as visiting local parks, beaches, collecting fossils, minerals, and gemstones, arts & crafts, games, etc. 
Seeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, and active. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required. Please respond with a resume or summary of experience. 

Candidate must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day's time, mileage, and service documentation. DSP must have a valid email address.
Hours and days of work

This is a part-time position for 4 hours per week supporting this individual. Schedule flexible to afterschool hours during the week or anytime on Saturday/Sunday -- time and day flexible dependent upon availability.

Additional staffing opportunities for part or full-time positions may also be available within the agency.

Pay rate: $19.30 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $15 per hour.

Location: Central Square, NY

In addition to the hourly wage, Advocates provides the following benefits to its employees:

• Mileage (reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate when providing transportation to the individual)
• Life and Long-Term Disability insurance at no cost to the employee
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with up to a 2% match

Advocates is a leading human services organization with over 1,300 dedicated employees serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Requisition ID: 48176

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid email address.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance if required for the job assigned.
• Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
• Must demonstrate understanding for the Agency mission. People working in this position must believe in the philosophy of person-centered services, self-advocacy, and the right and ability of people we serve to self-direct their supports and services.
• Must demonstrate patience and compassion.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and have the ability to write correspondence.
• Must have basic reasoning skills including the ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level in the work environment and must be able to handle distractions.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walk, push, or lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Background checks required
• Education & Experience: GED or High School Diploma preferred. Applicable job experience preferred.
• Desired Skills and Abilities: previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred. Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.
• Other: The individual does not have the authority to set the staff salary in this model. The Mentor is paid at the provider's rate for the service based on an assessment of the specific support needs of the individual in the areas of behavioral support, communication support, and physical support needs.