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About the Role

Seeking an energetic, compassionate, and experienced Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a young woman with a developmental disability. Support her participation in community activities, help her explore interests, and encourage the development of independent living and social skills.

Responsibilities

• Support participation in community activities.
• Help explore and engage in interests.
• Encourage development of independent living and social skills.
• Provide positive coaching while fostering independence, confidence, and meaningful community involvement.
• 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 and correspondence.
• Must 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 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

• Attention to detail
• Patience
• Compassion
• Basic reasoning skills
• Problem-solving skills

Location

• Manlius, NY

Work Type

• Part Time
• Flexible schedule, 2 days per week Monday through Friday (3 PM - 6 PM)

Experience Level

• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and social-behavioral support needs is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.

Education Level

• GED or High School Diploma preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $16.00 - $20.30 Hourly
• Pay rate: $20.30 per hour when providing direct support.
• The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16.00 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

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.