Direct Support Professional - Syracuse, NY
About The Position
Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support an active, happy man with a developmental disability. The Mentor will help him pursue and participate in activities of his preference in the community, remain active and healthy, and increase his independence. The role calls for someone reliable, patient, fun, and active. Experience is preferred but not required. The Mentor must pay close attention to detail when electronically logging daily time, mileage, and service documentation, and must have a valid email address. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM; full-time opportunities may be available. Direct support pays $21.50 per hour, while indirect and training time pays $16 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate when transporting the individual. Advocates is a human services organization with over 1,300 employees serving people throughout Central New York. The Mentor does not set the staff salary in this model; pay is based on the provider’s rate for the service 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 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 handle 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
- Applicable job experience preferred.
- Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.
- Knowledge of disability-related issues preferred.
- GED or high school diploma preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the individual in pursuing and participating in activities of his preference in the community.
- Support the individual in remaining active and healthy and increasing his independence.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
