Direct Support Professional - Marcellus, NY
ADVOCATES INCORPORATED · Marcellus, NY - Marcellus, NY 13108
Advocates is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 Support Staff) to work with a gifted teenager with a developmental disability. In this critical role, you will help him learn key independent living skills, develop communication and social skills, and participate in social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities within the community. This individual is a dedicated swimmer and is looking for a mentor who can assist with transportation to and from swim practices, encourage his involvement in the sport, and support him in achieving his personal goals both in and out of the pool. The ideal candidate will be patient, dependable, and willing to provide positive encouragement while helping him engage in activities he enjoys. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required. 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
Currently looking for 4 hours per week, scheduled on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM.
There is also an additional 4 hours per week available if the need arises for longer shifts or expanded services in the future.
Pay rate: $21.30 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour.
Location: Marcellus, 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: 53187