Direct Support Professional - Syracuse NY

Advocates Incorporated; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401k with up to 2% match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocates Incorporated is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to assist a gentleman with a developmental disability in achieving personal goals at home and in the community. Activities include health and fitness, community classes, and independent living skills such as grocery shopping and cooking.

The role requires reliability, enthusiasm, creativity, and an active approach. Full-time opportunities may be available, with pay at $21 per hour for direct support and $16 per hour for indirect

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day's time, mileage, and service documentation.
• Must have a valid email address.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required for the job.
• Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
• Must demonstrate understanding for the Agency mission and ability to read and write correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Support goals at home and in the community to help the individual live as independently as possible.
• Assist with health and fitness activities, shopping, cooking, and household tasks.
• Document daily activities, time, and mileage accurately for reporting.

Skills

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Creative

Active

Attention to detail

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Advocates is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a bright gentleman with a developmental disability. He and his family are looking for a Mentor to assist him with working on his goals both at home and in his community.Goals include:• Health and fitness - using the gym, walking at parks• Access activities in the community of his choosing- classes, the zoo, connections with others• Independent living skills - grocery shopping, cooking, household tasksSeeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active and willing to help this gentleman to live as independently as possible. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required. Please respond with resume or summary of experience.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 workSunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (9:30 AM - 5:30 PM)Wednesday (Alternating 9 AM - 2/2:30 PM one week, and 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM the next)Full-time opportunities may be available.Pay rate: $21 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour.Location: Syracuse, NYIn addition to the hourly wage, Advocates provides the following benefits to its employees: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 employeeHealth, dental, vision, and supplemental life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program401k with up to a 2% matchAdvocates is a leading human services organization with over 1,300 dedicated employees serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Requisition ID: 53542Must 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 requiredEducation & 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.