Direct Support Professional - Norwich, NY

ADVOCATES INCORPORATED • City of Norwich, NY

4d • $16 - $25

About The Position

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a young woman with a developmental disability in Norwich, NY. The role supports her in learning independent living skills, communicating and interacting with others, and participating in social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community. The position requires careful electronic recording of daily time, mileage, and service documentation.

The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with flexible hours on Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. The hourly rate is $22–$25 when providing direct support and $16 for indirect or training time. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate when transporting the individual. The Mentor does not set the staff salary; 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 perform physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walking, pushing, or lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Background checks are required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support a young woman with a developmental disability in learning independent living skills.
• Teach and support communication and interaction with others.
• Assist the individual in accessing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community.
• Electronically log daily time, mileage, and service documentation.
• Provide transportation to the individual when required for the assigned job.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement 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.
• 401(k) with up to a 2% match.

What This Job Offers

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