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About the Role
Advocates is seeking an energetic and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to assist a gentleman with a developmental disability in developing independent living skills, improving communication and social interaction, and engaging in community activities. The ideal candidate will be reliable, enthusiastic, and share some of the individual's interests such as sports, podcasts, and broadcasting.
Responsibilities
- Assist an individual in developing essential independent living skills.
- Improve communication and social interaction.
- Engage in community activities related to recreation, social events, and physical fitness.
- Electronically log each day's time, mileage, and service documentation.
- Provide direct support to the individual.
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
- Strong communication abilities
- Leadership abilities
- Patience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic reasoning skills
- Problem-solving skills
Location
- Manlius, 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 - $22.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Mileage ($0.72 reimbursed per mile when providing transportation to the individual)
- Life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Long-Term Disability insurance at no cost to the employee
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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.