Direct Support Professional - Mexico, NY
About The Position
Advocates is seeking a compassionate and experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support to an outgoing gentleman with a developmental disability. This position focuses on delivering Community Habilitation services that empower and encourage personal growth, independence, and meaningful connections. If you're enthusiastic about making a positive impact and enjoy supporting others in living full, inclusive lives, Advocates would like to hear from you. Candidates must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day’s time, mileage, and service documentation. Internet access and a valid email address are required, as is reliable transportation. Background checks, fingerprinting, and DMV record checks will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency. This is a part-time position for approximately 15 hours per week supporting this individual. The weekly schedule is semi-flexible, with additional flexibility available on weekends for extra hours. Additional part-time or full-time staffing opportunities within the agency may also be available. Advocates is a leading human services organization with over 1,300 dedicated team members serving people throughout Central New York and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day’s time, mileage, and service documentation.
- Internet access and a valid email address are required.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by non-profit agency.
- 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.
- 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
- Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.
- Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of daily living skills (ADLs) to foster greater independence.
- Promote active participation in community life through recreational and social activities.
- Encourage and support the formation of meaningful relationships with peers and community members.
- Assist in working toward and achieving personal goals.
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
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
