What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Camillus, NY position at Advocates Incorporated?
Goals include:
- Working on developing effective communication skills: This individual does not communicate verbally and would like to work with a mentor on learning visual communication methods such as signs and the use of picture queues.
- Learning how to complete household chores such as making her own bed and doing the dishes.
- Exercising regularly: This individual loves sports and would love a mentor that is also interested in sports and can help her to play basketball, football, and go swimming!
- Pursuing interests - Attending sporting events, going to the movies. and so much more!
Seeking someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, creative and active. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required. Please respond with resume or summary of experience.
Hours and days of work
A total of 6 hours are available. 2 days per week Sunday, Monday, and/or Wednesday (flexible 3-hour shifts).
Pay rate: $20.30 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $15.50 per hour.
Location: Camillus, 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 1000 dedicated team members serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requisition ID: 43934
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have a valid email address.
- Must possess a valid drivers 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 providers 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.
Salary : $16 - $20
