Description

If you are looking for a career that allows you to be creative and bring joy to people’s lives, this position is for you!

A young woman who is incredibly energetic and enjoys being on the go is looking for an innovative and creative Mentor (DSP) to work one-on-one with her. She is a social butterfly who likes to be around people who have a great sense of humor and can keep her engaged in activities in her community such as volunteering. She is also looking for someone who is able to assist her with her communication skills and independent living skills. Her ideal candidate has patience, is flexible with change, confident, reliable, and comfortable working with people with special needs. Please respond with resume or summary of experience.

Apply today to work with this young woman who is assured bring laughter and joy to your life!

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.

Days and Hours of work

Tuesday (8 AM - 4:30 PM)

Pay rate: $21 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $15 per hour.

Location: Liverpool, NY

In addition to the hourly wage, Advocates provides the following benefits to its employees:

• Mileage (reimbursed at $0.67 per mile 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 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: 39449

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.