Direct Support Professional - Liverpool
About The Position
Are you looking for a position where you can build meaningful relationships with others to make a difference? By becoming a Mentor with Advocates, you can do just that! Advocates is seeking a caring Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a bright and active young man with a developmental disability who is predominately non-verbal. He and his family are looking for a Mentor to assist him with working on his goals both at home and in his community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in his life by helping him participate in everyday activities and achieve his goals including: • Health and fitness - using the gym, walking, hiking • Social skills - making community connections, increasing communication • Independent living skills - grocery shopping, meal prep, personal care tasks (including assistance in the restroom and showering) • Community classes - taking drumming classes
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
- GED or High School Diploma preferred.
- Applicable job experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required.
- Facilitated communication experience is a plus.
- previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.
- Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with working on goals both at home and in his community.
- Help him participate in everyday activities and achieve his goals including health and fitness, social skills, independent living skills, and community classes.
- 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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
