Direct Support Professional - Norwich, NY

Advocatesorporated; City of Norwich (NY); In loco; USD 22.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Mileage reimbursed at IRS rate

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Long-Term Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a young woman with a developmental disability in Norwich, NY. In this critical role, you will help her learn key independent living skills, teach her skills to communicate and interact with others, and assist her in experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication and leadership skills, patience, and strong

Competenze

• 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.
• Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
• Must understand the Agency mission and person-centered philosophy.

Mansioni

• Help the individual learn key independent living skills and how to communicate and interact with others.
• Assist her in experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community.
• Log daily time, mileage, and service documentation accurately.

Conoscenze

Communication

Leadership

Patience

Organizational skills

Formazione

GED or High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Details

Job Location: Norwich, NY - Norwich, NY 13815, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a difference while making a living?

Position Summary

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a young woman with a developmental disability. In this critical role, you will help her learn key independent living skills, teach her skills to communicate and interact with others, and assist her in experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community. The ideal candidate for the DSP position will have 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 - Friday (3PM-7PM) with flexibility
• Saturday and Sunday (10AM-2PM), hours can be flexible Respite

Pay Rate

• $22-25 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

Employer Information

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

• 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.