Direct Support Professional - Cortland, NY at ADVOCATES INCORPORATED

City of Cortland, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Behavior Management, Attention to Detail, Decision-Making, Patience, Compassion, Problem Solving, Independent Living Skills, Social Skills, Health and Fitness Support

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: Cortland, NY - Cortland, NY 13045 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.00 Hourly Job Shift: Any Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Advocates is seeking a mentor (1:1 support staff) to support an incredibly independent woman with a developmental disability. She is seeking a mentor to assist her with working on her goals both at home and in her community. Goals include: Health and fitness (using the gym, swimming, etc.) Social skills (accessing the community with supports) Independent living skills (grocery shopping, cooking, personal care tasks) Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required. Please respond with a resume and/or summary of experience. An ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, the ability to manage some behavioral concerns, and possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day's time, mileage, and service documentation. Internet access and a valid email address are required. Hours and days of work: Weekdays between the hours of 8:30 am to 12 pm. Full-time opportunities may be available with other people in the agency. Pay rate: $25 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour. Location: Cortland, 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: 49210 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 an independent woman with a developmental disability in achieving her personal goals at home and in the community. Responsibilities include supporting her with health and fitness, social skills, and independent living tasks.