Direct Support Professional - Baldwinsville, NY

Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a difference while making a living?

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a gifted

young man with a developmental disability. In this critical role, you will help him in learning key

independent living skills, teach him skills to communicate and interact with others, and assist him in

experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community. The ideal

candidate for the DSP position will have effective communication and leadership skills, patience, and

strong organizational skills. Please respond with a resume or summary of experience.

Candidate must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each

day’s time, mileage, and service documentation. DSP must have a valid email address.

Hours and Days of Work:

Monday - Friday (9AM-5PM) with flexibility

Looking for Full time position

Pay rate: $29 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per

hour.

Location: Baldwinsville, NY

In addition to the hourly wage, Advocates provides the following benefits to its employees:

-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

Advocates is a leading human services organization with over 1,300 dedicated employees

serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requisition ID# 52094