Direct Support Professional - Liverpool

ADVOCATES INCORPORATED • Town of Salina, NY

21d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocates is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP), also described as a Mentor or 1:1 support staff member, to support a young woman who lives in her own home in Liverpool, New York. The individual enjoys being active and involved in the community and wants support to pursue creative interests through art, maintain an active lifestyle, build social connections, and make her own choices. She needs some assistance with personal care and daily living tasks, community access, and communication related to hearing loss. She may also struggle with emotional regulation.

The role is scheduled for Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Full-time opportunities may be available. Direct support is paid at $21 per hour; indirect and training hours are paid at $16 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate when transporting the individual. Employees must accurately log time, mileage, and service documentation electronically. The Mentor does not set the staff salary under 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 possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required for the assigned job.
• Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills, patience, and compassion.
• Must understand and support the agency’s mission and the philosophy of person-centered services, self-advocacy, and individuals’ right and ability to direct their supports and services.
• 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; reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Background checks are required.
• Must be reliable, energetic, comfortable providing some personal care, and attentive to detail, particularly in electronic documentation.

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.
• Some experience working with people with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to help the individual access her community.
• Support the individual’s goals related to creativity and art, an active lifestyle, social connections, and making her own choices.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks as needed.
• Support communication needs related to hearing loss.
• Provide support to an individual who may struggle with emotional regulation.
• Electronically document daily time, mileage, and services accurately.
• Provide transportation 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 2% match.

What This Job Offers

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