Direct Support Professional - Syracuse, NY

Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a difference in someone's life?

Advocates is seeking a creative and compassionate Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a kind, driven young woman with a developmental disability in Syracuse, NY. In this critical role, you will help her learn key independent living skills, support self-advocacy and active volunteer work in her community. The mentor will assist her in experiencing social, recreational, and physical fitness opportunities in her community. The ideal candidate for the DSP position will have effective communication, reliability, 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. DSP must have a valid email address.

Hours and days of work

Weekdays (8/9 AM - 3/4 PM. There is some flexibility within those hours)

Full-time opportunities may be available.

Pay rate: $23.99 per hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16.00 per hour.

Location: Syracuse, 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: 53163