Direct Support Professional - Cicero, NY

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

Advocates is seeking a compassionate and dependable Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a woman with a developmental disability who uses a wheelchair. She is active and enjoys being out in the community, running errands, shopping at her favorite stores, and exploring new recipes to cook delicious meals. She also values a clean and organized home environment and requires some personal care assistance.

In this role, you will provide support with independent living activities, including errands, grocery shopping, and meal preparation, while also providing support with personal care tasks as needed. Additionally, you will assist individual to maintain a clean and comfortable living space and accompany her on outings using her wheelchair-accessible van. Staff must have experience using a Hoyer lift or be willing to learn how to use one for safe transfers.

The ideal candidate will be patient, encouraging, and have a passion for cooking and baking. Experience with a Hoyer lift is a plus, but training is available for those willing to learn. If you are interested, please respond with your resume or a summary of your experience.

Candidate must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day's time, mileage, and service documentation. Internet access and a valid email address are required.

Hours and days of work:

Monday 9am-4pm

Hours have some flexibility

Pay rate: $25.00 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour.

Location: Cicero, NY

Advocates is a leading human services organization with over 1300 dedicated team members serving people throughout New York State. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requisition ID: 52704