What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Fulton, NY position at ADVOCATES INCORPORATED?
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Description
Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a difference while making a living?
Advocates, Inc. is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to work with a friendly and social young woman with a disability and limited mobility. She is currently looking for someone to assist with daily personal care activities and increase her independent living skills.
The ideal candidate is friendly, caring, reliable, engaging, and enjoys helping others. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities (hoyer lifts) is preferred but not required.
Reliable transportation is required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check with be conducted prior to hiring. 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.
Candidates must possess a keen sense of attention to detail, especially when electronically logging each day’s times, and service documentation. Internet access and a valid email address are required.
Hours and days of work available
10pm - 1am, 7 days / week
11am - 2pm, Saturdays & Sundays
Pay rate: $20/hour when providing direct support. The hourly rate for indirect time and training is $15/hour.
Location: Fulton, NY
Advocates is a leading human services organization with over 1,000 dedicated team members serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requisition ID# 36020
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.
Salary : $20
