Direct Support Professional - Hamilton, NY

Are you looking to earn a little extra income without committing to a lot of hours each week? Want a flexible opportunity that fits your schedule while making a meaningful difference in someone’s life? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Advocates is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a bright and active man with a developmental disability. He is looking for a Mentor to assist him with working on his goals in his community.

Goals include:

• Health and fitness - walking, making healthy food choices, enjoying nature, etc.
• Social skills - making community connections and friendships.

• Participating in a hobby, club, or class of interest – visiting Lowe’s, Thrifty Shopper, and antiquing.

Seeking a DSP 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.

Candidate must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day's time, mileage, and service documentation. DSP must have a valid email address.

Hours and days of work

Flexible weekdays, 6 hours per week (3 hours before 2:45pm)

Full-time opportunities may be available.

Pay rate: $21.30 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16.00 per hour.

Location: Hamilton, 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 1,300 dedicated employees serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requisition ID: 53164