Direct Support Professional - Baldwinsville, NY
ADVOCATES INCORPORATED · Baldwinsville, NY, US
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About the Role
Advocates is seeking an outgoing and dedicated Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a gifted and active man with a developmental disability. The role involves assisting him with working on his goals both at home and in his community, including health and fitness, social skills, independent living, and community activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with working on goals related to health and fitness, social skills, independent living, and community activities.
- Electronically log each day's time, mileage, and service documentation.
- Provide direct support to an individual with a developmental disability.
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
- Outgoing
- Dedicated
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
- Creative
- Active
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Patience
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic reasoning skills
- Problem-solving skills
Location
- Baldwinsville, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
Experience Level
- Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required.
- Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.
- Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.
Education Level
- GED or High School Diploma preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00 - $21.00 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.