Direct Support Professional - Cayuga, NY
About The Position
Advocates Inc. is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support an active young woman with a developmental disability. She and her family are looking for a Mentor to assist her with working on her goals both at home and in her community. Goals include: Health and fitness - using the gym, walking, social skills - making community connections and friendships, Independent living skills - grocery shopping, cooking, personal care tasks, and Participating in volunteer work and community activities. Seeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active. Experience working in the mental health field is a plus. The 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. Full-time opportunities may be available.
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.
- 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.
- Background checks required.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required.
- Experience working in the mental health field is a plus.
- Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.
- Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with working on goals both at home and in her community.
- Assist with health and fitness goals, including using the gym and walking.
- Assist with social skills development and making community connections and friendships.
- Assist with independent living skills such as grocery shopping, cooking, and personal care tasks.
- Participate in volunteer work and community activities.
- Electronically log each day's time, mileage, and service documentation.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
