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About the Role
Advocates is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Mentor/DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a young man with a developmental disability. The role involves assisting him with working on his goals in home and community settings, including health and fitness, social skills, and independent living skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with health and fitness goals (gym, swimming, fitness classes, walking, playing sports).
- Support social skill development and community connections.
- Aid in independent living skills such as grocery shopping, cooking, and personal care.
- Facilitate participation in volunteer work and community activities.
- Provide personal care, including assistance in the restroom.
- Electronically log daily time, mileage, and service documentation with attention to detail.
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 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
- Reliability
- Enthusiasm
- Creativity
- Activity
- Attention to detail
- Basic reasoning skills
- Problem-solving skills
Location
- LaFayette, 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 - $24.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate 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 1,400 dedicated employees serving people throughout Central New York.
Equal Opportunity
- Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.