Direct Support Professional - East Syracuse

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

Advocates is seeking a creative, patient, and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 Support Staff) to work with a young woman with a developmental disability. In this role, you will support her in building essential independent living skills, strengthening her communication and social interaction abilities, and engaging in meaningful social, recreational, and fitness activities within the community.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, reliability, and excellent organizational abilities.

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

Friday 9am-4pm

Pay rate: $22 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour.

Location: East Syracuse, 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: 53029