Direct Support Professional - Baldwinsville, NY
About The Position
Advocates is seeking an outgoing, dedicated Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a gifted and active man with a developmental disability. The mentor will help him work toward goals at home and in the community, including health and fitness, social connections, independent living skills, volunteer work, and community activities. The position is based in Baldwinsville, New York, and the listed schedule is Wednesday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with a shift designation of “Any.” Additional opportunities to work with other individuals within the agency may be available. The DSP is expected to be reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active, with patience, effective communication and leadership skills, and strong organization and attention to detail. Responsibilities include electronically logging daily time, mileage, and service documentation. A valid email address, driver's license, and reliable transportation are required. The position requires background checks. The Mentor does not set the staff salary; compensation is paid at the provider's rate for the service, based on 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 have reliable transportation.
- 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 the 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
- Related experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- GED or high school diploma.
- Applicable job experience.
- Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment.
- Knowledge of disability-related issues.
Responsibilities
- Support the individual in working toward goals at home and in the community.
- Support health and fitness activities, including gym use, swimming, fitness classes, walking, sports, and healthy food choices.
- Help the individual develop social skills, community connections, and friendships.
- Support independent living skills, including grocery shopping, cooking, organization, and budgeting.
- Support participation in volunteer work and community activities.
- Electronically document each day's time, mileage, and services.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
