Direct Support Professional (Afternoon Shifts) - North Syracuse at ADVOCATES INCORPORATED

Village of North Syracuse, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

21.3

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Patience, Organizational Skills, Decision-Making Skills, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Compassion

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: North Syracuse - North Syracuse, NY 13212 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range: $16.00 - $21.30 Hourly Job Shift: Any Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a real difference – without committing to a full-time schedule? Whether you’re hoping to earn a little extra income or add meaningful purpose to your week, this opportunity could be the perfect fit. Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Direct Support Professional/Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a gifted 26-year-old man with a developmental disability. In this critical role, you will help him in learning key independent living skills, acclimate him into his community while pursuing activities that interest him, and help to cultivate his knowledge on topics such as geography, vocabulary, music, and more. This gentleman has a heart of gold but will need coaching and motivation necessary to explore his community and make connections within it. He may also require assistance in the restroom, though it should not be extensive. The ideal candidate for the DSP position will have effective communication and leadership skills, patience, and strong organizational skills. Experience working with people with disabilities is strongly preferred. 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 A total of 8 hours per week are available. The selected candidate can work a combination of: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday (starting at or after 2:45 PM with a flexible end time) or Thursday (starting at 11 AM or later). Pay rate: ranges $21.30 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $15.50 per hour. Location: North 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: 49306 Qualifications Must be 18 years of age. Must have a valid email address. Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required for the job assigned. Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills. Must demonstrate understanding for the Agency mission. People working in this position must believe in the philosophy of person-centered services, self-advocacy, and the right and ability of people we serve to self-direct their supports and services. Must demonstrate patience and compassion. Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and have the ability to write correspondence. Must have basic reasoning skills including the ability to analyze and problem solve. Must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level in the work environment and must be able to handle distractions. Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walk, push, or lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Background checks required Education & Experience: GED or High School Diploma preferred. Applicable job experience preferred. Desired Skills and Abilities: previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred. Knowledge of disability related issues preferred. Other: The individual does not have the authority to set the staff salary in this model. The Mentor is paid at the provider’s rate for the service based on an assessment of the specific support needs of the individual in the areas of behavioral support, communication support, and physical support needs.

Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional will assist a 26-year-old man with a developmental disability in learning independent living skills and engaging with his community. This includes providing coaching and motivation while helping him explore interests and topics such as geography and music.