Direct Support Professional - Brewerton, NY

ADVOCATES INCORPORATED • Town of Cicero, NY

3d • $16 - $26

About The Position

Advocates, Inc. is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a young woman with a developmental disability and her family. The Mentor will support her goals at home and in the community, including participating in activities of interest, developing independent living skills such as shopping and money management, and improving or maintaining communication skills. The role requires careful electronic logging of daily time and service documentation. A valid email address is required. The individual does not set the staff salary; the provider’s service rate is based on an assessment of the individual’s behavioral, communication, and physical support needs.

The position is in Brewerton, New York. Available hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Direct-support work pays $26 per hour; indirect and training work pays $16 per hour. The position is listed as full-time/part-time. Advocates is a human services organization with more than 1,300 team members serving people throughout Central New York.

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.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• 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 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 check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check are conducted before hiring.

Nice To Haves

• GED or high school diploma preferred.
• Applicable job experience preferred.
• Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Previous experience working one-to-one in a related service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of disability-related issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in working toward her goals at home and in the community.
• Help the individual participate in community life and activities of interest.
• Support development of independent living skills, including shopping, money management, and caring for personal items.
• Support improvement or maintenance of communication skills, including engaging with others and using complete sentences.
• Electronically log daily hours and complete service documentation.
• Provide transportation for the individual when required by the job; mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate when providing transportation for 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 2% match.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED