Direct Support Professional - Syracuse

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

Advocates is seeking a motivated, dependable, and experienced Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with an individual with a developmental disability. In this rewarding role, you will support the individual in building independence, participating in community activities, and working toward personal health and wellness goals.

This individual enjoys staying active and is highly motivated to improve their physical fitness. They are looking for a mentor who can encourage participation in exercise, recreational activities, walking programs, and other community-based opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle. Support is also needed in developing and reinforcing community safety skills, increasing independence, and building confidence while navigating various community settings.

Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred. The ideal candidate will be energetic, encouraging, safety-conscious, and able to provide consistent, person-centered support while helping the individual achieve their fitness, safety, and independence goals. Please respond with a resume or summary of relevant 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 (11 AM - 2 PM)

Wednesday (12 PM - 3 PM)

Pay rate: $20.30 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16.00 per hour.

Location: 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: 52199