Direct Support Professional - Fulton, NY

ADVOCATES INCORPORATED • City of Fulton, NY

5d • $16 - $20

About The Position

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a young man with a developmental disability in Fulton, New York. The role supports him in learning independent living skills, developing communication and social interaction skills, and accessing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community. The position requires careful electronic documentation of daily time, mileage, and services. Transportation mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate when providing transportation to the individual.

The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4 PM to 8 PM. Direct support is paid at $21.30 per hour; indirect and training time is paid at $16.00 per hour. The Mentor does not set the staff salary in this model; compensation 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 possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required for the assigned job.
• Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
• Must demonstrate 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 a moderate noise level and handle distractions in the work environment.
• 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

• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• GED or high school diploma.
• Applicable job experience.
• Previous experience working one-to-one in a related service environment.
• Knowledge of disability-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Help the individual learn independent living skills.
• Teach communication and social interaction skills.
• Assist the individual in participating in community social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities.
• 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 mileage reimbursement rate when providing transportation to the individual.
• Life and long-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with up to a 2% match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED