Direct Support Professional - Lakeport, NY

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k matching

Job summary

Advocatesorporated is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a young woman with a developmental disability. You will help her maintain and learn independent living skills at home and in the community, while supporting social skills development and appropriate interaction with others.

The role emphasizes 1:1 support, community participation, and safety. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required where applicable, with some travel to Lakeport and

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.
• 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.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walk, push, or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Background checks required
• GED or High School Diploma preferred. Applicable job experience preferred.
• Previous 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and learn key independent living skills in home and community.
• Assist with social skills development and effective communication.
• Support participation in volunteer opportunities and community activities.
• Promote social, recreational, and physical fitness activities for the individual.

Skills

Driver's license

Patience

Compassion

Reading & writing

Decision-making

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Canastota, NY - Canastota , NY

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $16.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a difference while making a living?

Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) Responsibilities

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a gifted young woman with a developmental disability. In this critical role, you will help her with maintaining and learning key independent living skills (both within her home as well as out in the community), assist with social skills development, and provide support as needed to communicate and interact with others appropriately. The Mentor will also routinely provide support with participating in volunteer opportunities, as well as with experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness activities in the community. The ideal candidate for the DSP position will be physically active and energetic, as well as resourceful/creative in researching and identifying activities that are socially and physically beneficial to the individual. The ideal candidate will also possess effective communication and leadership skills, patience, and strong organizational skills.

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.

Hours and days of work Monday and Tuesday (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with some flexibility)

Pay rate: $21.00 per hour while providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16.00 per hour.

Location: Lakeport, NY (with frequent travel to the Dewitt/Fayetteville area)

• 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.

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.