Direct Support Professional - Fayetteville

ADVOCATES INCORPORATED•Village of Fayetteville, NY

5d•$16 - $22

About The Position

Advocates is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a male with a developmental disability as he works toward learning, growth, and greater independence. He may need support with verbal communication and often uses his phone or iPad to express his thoughts. He enjoys expressing creativity through art and participates in activities such as skiing, ice skating, bike riding, hiking, and spending time outdoors. He also enjoys video games and movies and is interested in learning to use a drone. He volunteers at two locations on Mondays and wants to make connections in the community. The Mentor will help him work toward personal goals in the community, introduce him to activities, and explore additional volunteer opportunities. Goals include health and fitness, social skills and community connections, independent living skills, and participation in volunteer work and community activities. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; full-time opportunities may be available. The position is located in Fayetteville, New York. Direct support is paid at $22 per hour; indirect and training time is paid at $16 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate when transporting the individual. The employer describes Advocates as a human services organization with more than 1,300 employees serving people throughout Central New York. The Mentor is paid at the provider’s rate for the service, based on an assessment of the individual’s behavioral, communication, and physical support needs; the Mentor does not set the staff salary.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid email address.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required for the assigned job.
Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills and understanding of the agency mission.
Must support person-centered services, self-advocacy, and the right and ability of people served to self-direct their supports and services.
Must demonstrate patience and compassion.
Must be able to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence and write correspondence.
Must have basic reasoning skills, including the ability to analyze and solve problems.
Must tolerate moderate noise and handle distractions in the work environment.
Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walking, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Background checks are required.
Must be reliable, enthusiastic, creative, active, and attentive to detail, especially when electronically recording time, mileage, and service documentation.

Nice To Haves

Related experience working with individuals with disabilities.
GED or high school diploma.
Applicable job experience.
Previous experience working one-to-one in a related service environment.
Knowledge of disability-related issues.

Responsibilities

Support the individual in working toward his goals in the community.
Help him pursue health and fitness goals, including gym use, daily fitness, swimming, and trying other fitness-related activities.
Support the development of social skills, community connections, and friendships.
Help build independent living skills and explore interests that may lead to volunteer opportunities.
Support participation in volunteer work and community activities.
Introduce the individual to new activities and help explore additional volunteer opportunities.
Electronically log daily time, mileage, and service documentation.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard 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.
401(k) with up to a 2% match.

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