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About the Role

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a gifted young man (15 yrs. old) with a developmental disability. In this critical role, you will help him in learning key independent living skills, teach him skills to communicate and interact with others, and assist him in experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community.

Responsibilities

• Help the individual learn key independent living skills.
• Teach skills to communicate and interact with others.
• Assist the individual in experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community.
• Electronically log each day's time, mileage, and service documentation.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Background checks required.

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Patience
• Strong organizational skills
• Keen sense of attention to detail
• Basic reasoning skills
• Problem-solving skills

Location

• Liverpool, NY

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Part-Time

Experience Level

• Applicable job experience preferred

Education Level

• GED or High School Diploma preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $16.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate when providing transportation to the individual
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Long-Term Disability insurance at no cost to the employee
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with up to a 2% match

About the Company

• Advocates is a leading human services organization with over 1,300 dedicated employees serving people throughout Central New York.

Equal Opportunity

• Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.