Are you looking for a position where you can build meaningful relationships with others to make a difference? At Advocates, you can do just that by becoming a Mentor! In this specific position, Advocates Inc. is seeking a caring person to provide 1:1 support for two young men with developmental disabilities , This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in his life by providing assistance so he can participate in everyday activities and achieve their goals, including independent living skills, safety skills, and their recreational activities, such as Basketball, Video Games, walking in the Mall and becoming more comfortable in the community. The ideal candidate is reliable, enthusiastic, playful, active, enjoys helping people, and has great communication skills. Please respond with a resume or summary of experience.

Goals include:

Safety awareness navigating the community while receiving physical guidance.

Independent living skills personal care tasks, making independent choices, and completing basic household tasks

Recreational activities going for walks, engaging in safe social distancing activities, and visiting places like the YMCA, parks, and the zoo

Hours and days of work

Monday through Friday After 3 pm

Saturdays & Sundays

Flexible Scheduling up to 18 hours/week

Pay rate: $23 per hour

Location: Wappingers Falls, NY

Reliable transportation is required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by non-profit agency. 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.

Advocates is a leading human services organization with over 1000 dedicated team members serving people throughout Central New York. Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requisition ID# 31342

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a valid email address
• Must possess a valid drivers 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.