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About the Role

Advocates, Inc. is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to assist a young man with a developmental disability in working on his independence and community involvement goals. The ideal candidate is reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active.

Responsibilities

• Assist with working on goals, both at home and in the community.
• Increase skills for independent living.
• Identify and respond to safety issues.
• Participate in hobbies, clubs, or classes of interest.
• Electronically log each day’s times, 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
• Basic reasoning skills
• Problem-solving
• Patience
• Compassion

Location

• Rochester, 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 - $25.00 Hourly

About the Company

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

Equal Opportunity

• Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.