Direct Support Professional - Baldwinsville, NY
About The Position
Advocates is looking for a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) and teacher to work with a gifted young adult with a developmental disability. In this critical role, you will help him in learning key independent living skills, teach him skills to communicate and interact with others, and assist him in experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community. The ideal candidate will have effective communication and leadership skills, patience, and strong organizational skills. Candidate must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day's time, mileage, and service documentation. Internet access and a valid email address are required.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Background checks required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.
- Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.
- GED or High School Diploma preferred.
- Applicable job experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help the individual learn key independent living skills.
- Teach skills to communicate and interact with others.
- Assist the individual in experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community.
- Electronically log each day's time, mileage, and service documentation.
Benefits
- Mileage (reimbursed at $0.76 per mile 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 2% match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
