Description

You can make a difference in the life of someone special! Advocates is looking for a creative and compassionate Mentor (1:1 support staff) and teacher to work with a gifted young man with a developmental disability. In this critical role, you will help him in learning key independent living skills, teaching him skills to communicate and interact with others, and assist him in experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in the community. The ideal candidate will have effective communication and leadership skills, patience, and strong organizational skills.

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: Weekdays after school and/or weekends

Pay rate: $18 per hour

Location: Owego, NY

Reliable transportation is required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by non-profit agency. In addition to hourly compensation, employees of Advocates can qualify for comprehensive health, dental, and other benefits including paid time off. Please respond with resume or summary of experience.

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 #35429

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.