Direct Support Professional - Fayetteville

Advocates is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a male with a developmental disability who continues to look for new ways to learn and grow to gain independence. While he may need support with responding with verbal communication, and frequently uses his phone or iPad to express his thoughts, he is very talented and expresses his creativity through art. He is interested and currently active in a wide array of seasonally appropriate activities including skiing, ice skating, bike riding, hiking, and being outdoors. He also enjoys playing video games and going to movies. He would like to learn how to use a drone as a new hobby. He enjoys being active and has a desire to make connections in the community. He is currently volunteering at two locations on Mondays. He and his family are looking for a Mentor to assist him with working on his goals in his community, introduce him to new activities, and explore additional volunteer activities.

Goals include:
• Health and fitness - using the gym, maintaining daily fitness, swimming, and introducing him to other health and fitness related activities
• Social skills - making community connections and friendships
• Independent living skills - tasks that help to prepare for life long skills and spark an interest in something he could learn that could lead to other volunteer opportunities.

• Participating in volunteer work and community activities

Seeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. Please respond with 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

Thursdays and/or Fridays (9 AM - 5 PM)

Full-time opportunities may be available.

Pay rate: $20 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour.

Location: Fayetteville, 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: 52290