Direct Support Professional - Liverpool, NY

Advocatesorporated; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Health, dental, vision

Employee Assistance Program

401K with match

Job summary

Advocates, Inc. is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to assist a social young woman with a disability in community activities and volunteering. The role emphasizes fostering independence, healthy living, and active participation in interests.

Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and engage well with individuals who have disabilities. Background checks and a valid driver’s license may be required; transportation is often needed for daily activities and appointments.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid email address.
• Must demonstrate patience and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Support the client in community activities and volunteering.
• Assist with healthy lifestyle and development of independent living skills.
• Ensure detailed timesheets and service documentation are completed accurately.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Reading/Writing

Problem solving

1:1 Experience

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Liverpool, NY - Liverpool, NY 13088, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a difference while making a living?

Advocates, Inc. is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a friendly and social young woman with a disability. She is currently looking for someone to support her while being active in her community through volunteering and participating in activities of interest, while also living a healthy lifestyle and increasing her independent living skills.

The ideal candidate is friendly, caring, reliable, engaging, and enjoys helping others. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.

Reliable transportation is required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check with be conducted prior to hiring. In addition to hourly compensation, employees of Advocates can qualify for comprehensive health, dental, and other benefits including paid time off.

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

Hours work available

Fridays: 9:30am - 4:00pm

Pay rate: $25 / hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect / training is $16 / hour.

Location: Liverpool, NY

• 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 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.