ADVOCATES INCORPORATED

Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Mentor - Syracuse

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Advocates Incorporated is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to support a friendly and active gentleman with a developmental disability. He is looking for a Mentor to assist him with working on his goals both at home and in his community.

Goals include:

• Physical exercise- supporting the individual with participating in exercise opportunities and healthy lifestyle choices such as going to the gym, walking at parks, hiking, and encouraging healthy food choices.


• Hobbies and interests – supporting the individual with participating in hobbies such as visiting local parks, YMCA, gyms, attending local concerts and events, participating in hobbies and interests such as games, sports, and recreational opportunities.

Seeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, and active. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required. Please respond with a 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

Thursday & Friday 12pm-6pm

Pay rate: $21.00/hr

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: 51771