Direct Support Professional - Cortland, NY
About The Position
Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a gifted school-aged young man with a developmental disability. This position requires behavioral support. In this rewarding role, you will help him develop key independent living skills, strengthen communication and social interaction skills, and participate in social, recreational, and community-based activities. His interests include outdoor activities, playing video games, going to the movies, dining out, and exploring new places. The ideal candidate for the DSP position will be reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active. Candidate must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day's time, mileage, and service documentation. DSP must have a valid email address.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required.
- previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.
- Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help develop key independent living skills.
- Strengthen communication and social interaction skills.
- Participate in social, recreational, and community-based activities.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
