Direct Support Professional - Liverpool

Job DetailsJob Location: Liverpool, NY - Liverpool, NY 13088Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range: $16.00 - $22.50 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesAre you looking for a position where you can build meaningful relationships with others to make a difference? At Advocates, you can do just that by becoming a Mentor! In this specific position, Advocates Inc. is seeking a caring person to provide 1:1 support for a young man with a developmental disability. He is looking for someone to assist him with his daily activities, engaging within the community, and promoting his independence. The ideal candidate is reliable, enthusiastic, playful, active, enjoys helping people, and has great communication skills.     Goals include:   • Safety awareness – navigating the community while providing protective oversight for safety.  • Independent living skills – encouraging him to make independent choices, assisting him with meal preparation/household tasks (as needed), and communication.  • Recreational activities – going for walks, kickball, art/cooking classes, and visiting places like the YMCA, parks, and the zoo    Related experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required. Reliable transportation is required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hiring. In addition to hourly compensation, employees of Advocates can qualify for comprehensive health, dental, and other benefits including paid time off. Mileage reimbursement available.    Candidates must 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.      Available Shifts:   Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (10am-5pm)     Pay rate: $22.50 per hour while providing direct support. The indirect/training rate is $16 per hour.   Location: Liverpool, NY    Advocates is a leading human services organization with over 1300 dedicated team members serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.     Requisition ID# 52719 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.