Direct Support Professional - LaFayette NY

ADVOCATES INCORPORATED • Town of LaFayette, NY

4d • $16 - $24

About The Position

Advocates is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Mentor/DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a bright and active young man with a developmental disability. The Mentor will help him work toward goals at home and in the community, including health and fitness activities, developing social skills and community connections, independent living skills, and participation in volunteer work and community activities. The role requires a reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active person who is willing to provide some personal care, including restroom assistance. Related experience is preferred but not required. Candidates should submit a resume or summary of experience and must have a valid email address. The role requires careful electronic logging of daily time, mileage, and service documentation.

Work is in LaFayette, New York. The listed schedule is weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM; full-time opportunities may be available. Direct support is paid at $24 per hour, while indirect and training time is paid at $16 per hour. 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 service rate and an assessment of the individual's behavioral, communication, and physical support needs.

Advocates is a human services organization serving people throughout Central New York and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks are required.

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.
• Must demonstrate understanding of the agency mission and 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 the physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, reaching, walking, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Background checks are required.
• Must be willing to provide some personal care, including restroom assistance.
• Must be attentive to detail when electronically recording time, mileage, and service documentation.

Nice To Haves

• GED or high school diploma preferred.
• Applicable job experience preferred.
• Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of disability-related issues preferred.
• Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in working toward goals at home and in the community.
• Assist with health and fitness activities, such as using the gym, swimming, fitness classes, walking, and playing sports.
• Support social skills, community connections, and friendships.
• Assist with independent living skills, including grocery shopping, cooking, and personal care tasks.
• Support participation in volunteer work and community activities.
• Provide some personal care, including restroom assistance.
• Electronically document daily time, mileage, and services.
• Provide transportation to the individual when required by 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