Developmental Disabilities Support Specialist

Birch Family Services; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services in New York, NY is hiring a Direct Care Worker to counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, life skills and community integration. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will support daily living activities and promote independence in a home/community setting. Required: High School diploma or GED, OPWDD AMAP certification during probation, CPR/First Aid, and a NYS driver’s

Qualifications

• Specialized training in direct care provision preferred.
• Must complete and obtain certification in OPWDD Approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP) during probationary period and maintain AMAP certification.
• Ability and willingness to be First Aid and CPR certified.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certification in SCIPR Competencies and advance to Promote.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual by creating a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Work toward the satisfactory completion of core competency goals per OPWDD timeline.
• Provide safe, clean environment and support safety of all individuals in everyday situations.
• Use verbal and physical means to foster a positive environment and individual growth.
• Assist individuals in developing social skills for community inclusion.
• Perform protective oversight during community activities.
• Monitor personal health during routine activities and in various settings.
• Assist with home living tasks (cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.).
• Maintain accurate documentation related to services and responsibilities.

Skills

Documentation

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Birch Family Services in New York, NY is hiring a Direct Care Worker to counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, life skills and community integration. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will support daily living activities and promote independence in a home/community setting. Required: High School diploma or GED, OPWDD AMAP certification during probation, CPR/First Aid, and a NYS driver’s