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About the Role

Advocates is seeking a motivated, dependable, and experienced Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with an individual with a developmental disability. In this role, you will support the individual in building independence, participating in community activities, and working toward personal health and wellness goals. This individual enjoys staying active and is highly motivated to improve their physical fitness. They are looking for a mentor who can encourage participation in exercise, recreational activities, walking programs, and other community-based opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle. Support is also needed in developing and reinforcing community safety skills, increasing independence, and building confidence while navigating various community settings.

Responsibilities

Support the individual in building independence.
Support the individual in participating in community activities.
Support the individual in working toward personal health and wellness goals.
Encourage participation in exercise, recreational activities, walking programs, and other community-based opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Develop and reinforce community safety skills.
Increase independence.
Build confidence while navigating various community settings.
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

Attention to detail
Energetic
Encouraging
Safety-conscious
Person-centered support
Basic reasoning skills
Problem-solving

Location

Syracuse, NY

Work Type

Part Time
Day Shift

Experience Level

Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Applicable job experience preferred.
Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.

Education Level

GED or High School Diploma preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$16.00 - $20.30 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.