Direct Support Professional - LaFayette, NY
Advocates is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Mentor/DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a bright and active young man with a developmental disability. He and his family are looking for a Mentor to assist him with working on his goals both at home and in his community.
Goals include:
• Health and fitness - using the gym, swimming, fitness classes, walking, playing sports
• Social skills - making community connections and friendships
• Independent living skills - grocery shopping, cooking, personal care tasks
• Participating in volunteer work and community activities
Seeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, creative, active, and willing to provide some personal care (assistance in the restroom). Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required. 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
Weekdays (9 AM - 4 PM)
Full-time opportunities may be available.
Pay rate: $24 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour.
Location: LaFayette, 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 1,400 dedicated employees serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requisition ID: 51997