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About the Role

Advocates is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a woman with a developmental disability who may exhibit verbal outbursts and physical aggression. The role involves assisting her with goals at home and in the community, building a weekly routine, and planning daily activities.

Responsibilities

Build a weekly routine.
Gather daily activities and events and put them into a calendar.
Assist with working on goals both at home and in the community.
Log time, mileage, and service documentation electronically.
Participate in and/or seek out new volunteer positions in the community.
Practice safety in the home and the community.
Engage in conversations and activities with others.
Assist with grocery shopping, cooking, and personal care tasks.
Ensure a clean and safe living space.

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

Reliable
Enthusiastic
Creative
Active
Attention to detail
Behavioral experience
Photography
Gardening
Crafting
Disney movies
Entrepreneurship

Location

Baldwinsville, NY

Work Type

Full Time
Part-Time

Experience Level

Applicable job experience preferred
Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred
Related experience working with an individual with autism is greatly appreciated and preferred
Related experience working with individuals with disabilities and autism and behaviors/redirection preferred

Education Level

GED or High School Diploma preferred

Salary/Compensations

$16.00 - $22.00 Hourly
$22+ per hour (depending on behavioral experience) when providing direct support
Hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 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.