Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional - Baldwinsville (Behavioral Support Req'd)Baldwinsville, NYOverviewSalary Range $16.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescriptionAdvocates is urgently seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a bright and active woman with a developmental disability. Though this individual is delightful in general, there are occasions where she has verbal outbursts and can become physically aggressive. Candidates interested in this position must be comfortable with these behaviors. She and her family are looking for a mentor to assist her with working on her goals both at home and in her community. This mentor position will be responsible for building a weekly routine and gathering daily activities and events and putting them into a calendar. Prior experience working with an individual with autism is greatly appreciated and preferred. This individual enjoys photography, gardening, crafting, and Disney movies, and is a budding entrepreneur.Goals include:Social skills - making community connections and friendships while engaging in conversations and activities with othersIndependent living skills - grocery shopping, cooking, personal care tasks, and ensuring a clean and safe living spaceVolunteering - participating in and/or seeking out new volunteer positions in the communitySafety skills - practicing safety in the home and the community while in parking lots and traffic, and by practicing fire and emergency drills at homeSeeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities and autism and behaviors/redirection preferred. 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 workOption 1 : Full-TimeMonday through Friday (8 AM - 4 PM)Option 2 : Part-TimeConsistent 3-day schedule each weekSunday, Monday, Tuesday: (8 AM - 4 PM) ORWednesday, Thursday, Friday: (8 AM - 4 PM)Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the full-time position or a part-time schedule, and if part-time, which days you are available to work.Pay rate : $22+ per hour (depending on behavioral experience) when providing direct support.The hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour.Location: Baldwinsville, NYIn 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 employeeHealth, dental, vision, and supplemental life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program401k with up to a 2% matchAdvocates is a leading human services organization with over 1,300 dedicated employees serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.QualificationsMust be 18 years of age.Must have a valid email address.Must possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance if required for the job assigned.Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills.Must demonstrate understanding for the Agency mission. 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.Must demonstrate patience and compassion.Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and have the ability to write correspondence.Must have basic reasoning skills including the ability to analyze and problem solve.Must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level in the work environment and must be able to handle distractions.Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walk, push, or lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Background checks requiredEducation & Experience: GED or High School Diploma preferred. Applicable job experience preferred.Desired Skills and Abilities: previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred. Knowledge of disability related issues preferred.Other: The individual does not have the authority to set the staff salary in this model. The Mentor is paid at the provider's rate for the service based on an assessment of the specific support needs of the individual in the areas of behavioral support, communication support, and physical support needs.