Direct Support Professional - Pulaski, NY

Advocatesorporated; Village of Pulaski (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a part-time role in Pulaski, NY to provide respite care and support clients with activities of interest. The position requires reliable transportation and the ability to log time, mileage, and services electronically.

Responsibilities include strong communication, leadership, patience, and reliability. Hours are two to three weekdays per week, with options for additional hours within the agency and a pay rate of $20 per hour for direct support and $16 per hour for indirect

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid email address.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required.
• Must demonstrate sound decision‑making skills.
• Must understand and support the Agency mission and the philosophy of person‑centered services and self‑advocacy.
• Must demonstrate patience and compassion.
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and write correspondence.
• Must have basic reasoning skills, including the ability to analyze and problem‑solve.
• Must tolerate a moderate noise level and handle distractions.
• Must be able to work physically: sitting, standing, using hands and walking, pushing or lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite care while engaging in hobbies and activities of interest to the client.
• Log each day's time, mileage, and service documentation electronically.
• Maintain open and reliable communication, demonstrate leadership skills, patience, and reliability.
• Meet required hours: two to three weekdays per week from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm or 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, with flexibility.
• Perform physical tasks including sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Decision-making

Reading comprehension

Flexibility

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pulaski, NY - Pulaski, NY 13142

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Responsibilities

• Provide respite care while engaging in hobbies and activities of interest to the client.
• Log each day's time, mileage, and service documentation electronically.
• Maintain open and reliable communication, demonstrate leadership skills, patience, and reliability.
• Meet required hours: two to three weekdays per week from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm or 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, with flexibility.
• Perform physical tasks including sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid email address.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required.
• Must demonstrate sound decision‑making skills.
• Must understand and support the Agency mission and the philosophy of person‑centered services and self‑advocacy.
• Must demonstrate patience and compassion.
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and write correspondence.
• Must have basic reasoning skills, including the ability to analyze and problem‑solve.
• Must tolerate a moderate noise level and handle distractions.
• Must be able to work physically: sitting, standing, using hands and walking, pushing or lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Background checks required.
• GED or High School Diploma preferred; applicable job experience preferred.
• Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred; knowledge of disability‑related issues preferred.

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.

Additional Information

Position is part‑time but opportunities exist for additional hours with other individuals within the agency.

Pay rate: $20.00 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16.00 per hour.

Location: Pulaski, NY.

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