Direct Support Professional - Bridgeport, NY
About The Position
Advocates is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Mentor/DSP/1:1 support staff) to support an outgoing, independent gentleman with a developmental disability. The Mentor will help him work toward goals at home and in the community, including health and fitness, communication and social skills, independent living skills, and safety. Activities may include going to the gym, swimming, fitness classes, walking, running club, grocery shopping, cooking, personal care tasks, and building community connections and friendships. The DSP should be reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active. The role requires attention to detail when electronically recording daily time, mileage, and service documentation, and a valid email address. Work is scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with flexible start and end times. The position is located in Bridgeport, NY. Direct support pays $20–$23.99 per hour; indirect work and training pay $16 per hour. The Mentor does not set the staff salary; pay is based on the provider’s rate for the service and an assessment of the individual’s behavioral, communication, and physical support needs.
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 problem-solve.
- Must tolerate moderate noise and handle distractions.
- Must be able to perform physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walking, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Background checks are required.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Athletic interests or experience with the gym.
- GED or high school diploma.
- Applicable job experience.
- Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment.
- Knowledge of disability-related issues.
Responsibilities
- Support the individual in pursuing health and fitness goals through activities such as gym use, swimming, fitness classes, walking, exercise programs, and running club.
- Help the individual develop communication and social skills, form community connections and friendships, meet peers, communicate appropriately, and reciprocate in conversations.
- Support independent living skills, including grocery shopping, cooking, personal care, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Help the individual learn to navigate safely at home and in the community.
- Electronically log daily time, mileage, and service documentation.
- Provide transportation to the individual when required for the assigned job.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
