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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 with a developmental disability. You will help him learn independent living skills, teach him 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 the individual 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 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.
• 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
• Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred
• Knowledge of disability related issues preferred

Location

• Baldwinsville, NY

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Part-Time

Education Level

• GED or High School Diploma preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $16.00 - $29.00 Hourly

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.