Direct Support Professional - Fulton

Advocatesorporated; Town of Fulton (NY); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Advocates is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support to a young man with a developmental disability in Fulton, NY. This role focuses on Community Habilitation, promoting independence, social engagement, and meaningful connections.

Responsibilities include developing daily living skills, encouraging community participation, and helping achieve personal goals. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for implied duties; strong

Formación

• Must be 18 years or older.
• GED or High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience with developmental disabilities is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Support daily living skills to foster independence.
• Promote participation in community life through activities.
• Encourage formation of meaningful relationships with peers and community members.
• Assist in working toward personal goals.

Conocimientos

ADL skills

Community participation

Time & mileage logging

Compassionate care

Educación

GED or HS Diploma

Herramientas

Valid driver's license

Descripción del empleo

Job Details: Job Location: Fulton, NY - Fulton, NY 13069, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Advocates is seeking a compassionate and experienced DSP to provide one-on-one support to an outgoing young man with a developmental disability. This position focuses on delivering Community Habilitation services that empower and encourage personal growth, independence, and meaningful connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of daily living skills (ADLs) to foster greater independence.
• Promote active participation in community life through recreational and social activities.
• Encourage and support the formation of meaningful relationships with peers and community members.
• Assist in working toward and achieving personal goals.

Shifts available

Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm

Pay Rate: $25/hr while providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour.

Location: Fulton

Benefits

• Mileage (reimbursed at $0.76 per mile 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 2% match

Candidates must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day’s time, mileage, and service documentation. Internet access and a valid email address are required.

Reliable transportation is required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by non-profit agency.

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

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 have the ability 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.

Other

The individual does not have the authority to set the staff salary in this model. The Mentor is paid at the provider's rate for the service based on an assessment of the specific support needs of the individual in the areas of behavioral support, communication support, and physical support needs.