Direct Support Professional - Camillus
About The Position
Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a gifted young woman in Camillus, New York. The role supports her in learning independent living skills, communicating and interacting with others, and participating in social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community. The position requires careful electronic logging of daily time, mileage, and service documentation, and a valid email address. 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. The posted schedule is Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the Wednesday shift able to end earlier if needed. The posted rate is $24 per hour for direct support and $16 per hour for indirect or training time. The posting lists the position as full-time/part-time.
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 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 be able to tolerate moderate workplace 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.
- Keen attention to detail is needed, particularly for electronic time, mileage, and service documentation.
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.
- Effective communication and leadership skills and strong organizational skills are described as ideal.
Responsibilities
- Help the individual learn independent living skills.
- Teach skills for communicating and interacting with others.
- Support participation in social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community.
- Electronically document daily time, mileage, and services.
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
