1:1 Support Mentor for Community & Life Skills

Advocatesorporated; Town of Sullivan (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with up to 2% match

Job summary

Advocates in Chittenango, NY seeks a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to assist a kind young man with developmental disability, helping him work on goals at home and in the community.

Responsibilities include developing fine motor, social and independent living skills, and facilitating hobbies to increase community participation. Hours Tue and Thu 9 AM–5 PM; pay $21/hour for direct support; $16/hour for indirect training; benefits include mileage, insurance, and 401k.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid email address.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required for the job assigned.
• Background checks required.
• GED or High School Diploma preferred; related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual with daily goals at home and in the community.
• Help develop fine motor, social, and independent living skills.
• Be reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and maintain a calm demeanor.
• Log daily time, mileage, and service documentation accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Patience

Reliability

Education

GED or High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Advocates in Chittenango, NY seeks a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to assist a kind young man with developmental disability, helping him work on goals at home and in the community.

Responsibilities include developing fine motor, social and independent living skills, and facilitating hobbies to increase community participation. Hours Tue and Thu 9 AM–5 PM; pay $21/hour for direct support; $16/hour for indirect training; benefits include mileage, insurance, and 401k.