Advocates is urgently seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a bright and active woman with a developmental disability. Though this individual is delightful in general, there are occasions where she has verbal outbursts and can become physically aggressive. Candidates interested in this position must be comfortable with these behaviors.She and her family are looking for a mentor to assist her with working on her goals both at home and in her community. Prior experience working with an individual with autism is greatly appreciated and preferred. This individual enjoys photography, gardening, crafting, and Disney movies, and is a budding entrepreneur.
Goals include:
• Social skills - making community connections and friendships while engaging in conversations and activities with others
• Independent living skills - grocery shopping, cooking, personal care tasks, and ensuring a clean and safe living space
• Volunteering - participating in and/or seeking out new volunteer positions in the community
• Safety skills - practicing safety in the home and the community while in parking lots and traffic, and by practicing fire and emergency drills at home
Seeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities and Autism 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
Thursday and Friday (8 AM - 3:15 PM)
Saturday and Sunday (12 PM - 5 PM)
Full-time opportunities may be available.
Pay rate: $21 to $26 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $15.50 per hour.
Location: Baldwinsville, 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: 43663
