Direct Support Professional - Liverpool

ADVOCATES INCORPORATED • Town of Salina, NY

1d • $16 - $24

About The Position

Advocates is seeking an innovative and creative mentor (Direct Support Professional/1:1 support staff) to work one-on-one with an energetic young woman in Liverpool, New York. She enjoys being active in the community and spending time with people who have a good sense of humor. The role supports her goals of improving communication, building independence, and learning positive coping strategies to navigate stressful situations. The ideal mentor is patient, flexible, confident, reliable, and comfortable supporting people with special needs. Experience helping individuals develop coping strategies for emotional regulation and managing sensory issues is ideal.

The scheduled workday is Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Direct support pays $24 per hour; indirect and training time pays $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; the provider's service rate is 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 demonstrate sound decision-making skills and understanding of the agency's mission.
• Must believe in 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 solve problems.
• Must tolerate a moderate noise level and handle distractions in the work environment.
• Must be able to handle 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

• GED or high school diploma preferred.
• Applicable job experience preferred.
• Previous experience working one-on-one in a related service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of disability-related issues preferred.
• Experience supporting people with coping strategies for emotional regulation and managing sensory issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support and mentorship to an individual in the Liverpool community.
• Help the individual increase communication skills and independence.
• Support the individual in learning positive coping strategies for stressful situations, emotional regulation, and sensory issues.
• Engage the individual in activities in the community.
• Provide transportation to the individual when required for the 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 2% match.

What This Job Offers

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