Description

Looking for a positive way to start your day while giving back to the community? Looking for some extra spending money without the commitment of long, tiring hours? We may have the position for you!

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a gifted young woman with a developmental disability. In this critical role, you will help her in learning key independent living skills, teach her skills to communicate and interact with others, and assist her in getting ready for school in the mornings. The ideal candidate will have effective communication and leadership skills, patience, and strong organizational skills. Please respond withresume 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. Internet access and a valid email address are required.

Hours and days of work

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and occasional Wednesdays (5:45 AM - 7:15 AM)

Full-time opportunities may be available.

Pay rate: $19.50 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $15 per hour.

Location: Liverpool, NY

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: 38556

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a valid email address
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Background checks required
• Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills and good interpersonal skills, demonstrate understanding for the Agency mission and, demonstrate patience and compassion. 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. The individual in this position must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level in the work environment, handle distractions, and while performing this job may be required to sit, stand, use hands, reach, talk, hear, walk, or lift up to 50 pounds.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.