Direct Support Professional - Fayetteville

Advocatesorporated; Town of Manlius (NY); Vor Ort; USD 22.730 - 32.373; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mileage reimbursement

Life and Long-Term Disability insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with up to a 2% match

Zusammenfassung

Advocatesorporated is hiring a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) in Fayetteville, NY. You will support a male with a developmental disability in various activities, helping him gain independence and engage in community opportunities. Ideal candidates are reliable, creative, and have experience working with individuals with disabilities.

This role is part-time, offering $20/hour for direct support, and includes benefits such as health insurance and a 401k plan. A valid driver's license is required. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifikationen

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance if required.

Aufgaben

• Support a male with a developmental disability in various activities.
• Assist with working on personal goals and community engagement.
• Provide mentorship to encourage independence and skill development.

Kenntnisse

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Creative

Active

Ausbildung

GED or High School Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff)

Location

Fayetteville, NY 13066

Overview

Advocates is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a male with a developmental disability who continues to look for new ways to learn and grow to gain independence. He may need support with responding through verbal communication, and frequently uses his phone or iPad to express his thoughts. He is very talented and expresses his creativity through art. He is interested and currently active in a wide array of seasonally appropriate activities including skiing, ice skating, bike riding, hiking, and being outdoors. He also enjoys playing video games, going to movies, and would like to learn how to use a drone as a new hobby. He enjoys being active and has a desire to make connections in the community. He is currently volunteering at two locations on Mondays. He and his family are looking for a Mentor to assist him with working on his goals in his community, introducing him to new activities, and exploring additional volunteer opportunities.

Goals

• Health and fitness – using the gym, maintaining daily fitness, swimming, and introducing him to other health and fitness related activities
• Social skills – making community connections and friendships
• Independent living skills – tasks that help to prepare for life long skills and spark an interest in something he could learn that could lead to other volunteer opportunities
• Participating in volunteer work and community activities

Candidate Expectations

Seeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

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.
• Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
• Must demonstrate understanding for the Agency mission. People working in this position must believe in the philosophy of person-centered services, self-advocacy, and the right and ability of people we serve to self-direct their supports and services.
• Must demonstrate patience and compassion.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and to write correspondence.
• Must have basic reasoning skills including the ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level in the work environment and must be able to handle distractions.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walk, push, or lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Background checks required.
• Education & Experience: GED or High School Diploma preferred. Applicable job experience preferred.
• Desired Skills and Abilities: previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred. Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.
• Candidate must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day's time, mileage, and service documentation. DSP must have a valid email address.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hours and Days of Work

Thursdays and/or Fridays (9 AM - 5 PM). Full-time opportunities may be available.

Pay Rate

Pay rate: $20 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour.

Benefits

• Mileage (reimbursed 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
• 401k with up to a 2% match

Advocates is a leading human services organization with over 1,300 dedicated employees serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requisition ID: 51707