Direct Support Professional - Camden, NY

ADVOCATES INCORPORATED • Town of Camden, NY

5d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a young woman with a developmental disability in Camden, NY. The role supports her in learning independent living skills, communicating and interacting with others, and accessing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community. The position requires careful electronic documentation of daily time, mileage, and services. Work is scheduled on weekdays at 4:30 PM. Direct support is paid at $20.30 per hour; indirect and training time is paid at $16.00 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate when transporting the individual. The Mentor does not set the staff salary in this model; pay is based on the provider’s service rate 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 have 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’s 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 a moderate noise level and handle distractions in the work environment.
• Must be able to handle physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walking, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Background checks are required.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, patience, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail are expected.

Nice To Haves

• GED or high school diploma preferred.
• Applicable job experience preferred.
• Previous experience working one-to-one in a related service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of disability-related issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in learning independent living skills.
• Teach and support communication and interaction with others.
• Assist the individual in accessing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community.
• Electronically record daily time, mileage, and service documentation.
• Provide transportation to the individual when required by the job.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement 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.
• 401(k) with up to a 2% match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED