Direct Support Professional (Split Shift) - Syracuse, NY

Advocatesorporated; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,587 - 29,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Life and Long-Term Disability insurance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with up to a 2% match

Job summary

Advocatesorporated is seeking a compassionate Mentor to provide direct support for individuals with developmental disabilities in Syracuse, NY. This full-time role involves a unique split-shift schedule allowing flexibility for personal tasks between shifts.

The ideal candidate will help implement key living skills and facilitate recreational opportunities. Essential qualifications include compassion, decision-making skills, and the ability to handle the physical aspects of support work. Benefits include mileage reimbursement and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Background checks required.
• Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement independent living skills for individuals.
• Teach communication and interaction skills.
• Facilitate social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities.
• Support individuals in achieving their personal goals.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Patience

Compassion

Basic reasoning skills

Communication skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Syracuse, NY – 13203. Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time. Salary Range: $19.30 - $21.30 hourly. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services.

Looking for a rewarding way to earn a living while helping others in need? Want a short break during your workday to accomplish personal tasks? This role offers a unique split‑shift schedule to meet that need.

Responsibilities

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with gifted people with developmental disabilities. In this critical role, you will help implement key independent living skills, teach communication and interaction skills, facilitate social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community, and help each individual achieve their personal dreams.

In this unique opportunity you will support one person during the first part of the day and a second person during a late‑afternoon shift. Between shifts you will have clocked out and are free to run personal errands, get lunch, or commute to the second position.

Hours and Days of Work

Full‑time status is achieved through a split‑shift schedule Monday through Friday. Typical hours fall between 8AM–2PM and 2:30PM–7PM, though exact times may vary.

Pay Rate

$19.30–$21.30 per hour for direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training tasks is $16.00.

Location

Syracuse, NY area and surrounding suburbs.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate for 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.
• 401(k) with up to a 2% match.

Qualifications

• Must be 18years of age or older.
• 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 and belief in the Agency mission and the philosophy of person‑centered services, self‑advocacy, and the right of people served to self‑direct their supports and services.
• Must demonstrate patience and compassion.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and write instructions and correspondence.
• Must have basic reasoning skills, including the ability to analyze and problem‑solve.
• Must tolerate a moderate noise level in the work environment and handle distractions.
• Must handle physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walking, pushing, or lifting up to 50pounds. 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 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. The individual does not have the authority to set staff salary in this model.

EEO Statement

Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.