Direct Support Professional - Bridgeport, NY
About The Position
Advocates is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Mentor/DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a fun, outgoing, and independent gentleman with a developmental disability. He and his family are looking for a Mentor to assist him with working on his goals both at home and in his community. Goals include: Health and fitness/exercise - using the gym, swimming, fitness classes, walking, engaging in any exercise program or class especially running club with the YMCA; Communication and social skills - making community connections and friendships and meeting peers in the community while learning how to be socially appropriate and reciprocate in conversations; Independent living skills - grocery shopping, cooking, personal care tasks, ensuring a safe and clean environment; Safety in his environment and community - learning how to safely navigate his home surroundings and in the community due to limitations and general unawareness. Seeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active. If you are athletic or are into the gym, this is a plus! Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required. Please respond with resume or summary of experience. 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. Hours and days of work Tuesday and Friday (9 AM - 3 PM). Start and end times can be flexible. Pay rate: $20-$23.99 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour. Location: Bridgeport, NY
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
- Athletic or into the gym.
- Related experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment.
- Knowledge of disability related issues.
Responsibilities
- Assist an individual with working on his goals both at home and in his community.
- Support health and fitness/exercise goals, including using the gym, swimming, fitness classes, walking, and engaging in exercise programs.
- Assist with communication and social skills, including making community connections, meeting peers, and learning social appropriateness.
- Support independent living skills such as grocery shopping, cooking, personal care tasks, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Teach safety in home and community environments.
- 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
