Direct Support Pro: Skills Coach for Community Living

Birch-Family-Services,-Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services in New York, NY seeks a devoted direct care professional to support individuals with developmental disabilities across personal care, home living, and community activities.

Responsibilities include implementing skill-building plans, monitoring health, documenting progress, and ensuring safety. A High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience are required; certification in AMAP and CPR/First Aid is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records per program standards.
• Must complete AMAP certification during probation and maintain AMAP certification.
• Ability and willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• SCIPR Competencies certification and advancement to PromoteCompetencies.
• Ability to restrain challenging behaviors and apply proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals by creating a comfortable home environment and safe daily routines.
• Assist with development of social and home living skills and community integration.
• Provide protective oversight during community activities and monitor health needs.
• Document all essential functions and services accurately per program standards.
• Advocate for individuals while respecting processes and people involved.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Documentation

Ability to restrain challenging Behavi

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Birch Family Services in New York, NY seeks a devoted direct care professional to support individuals with developmental disabilities across personal care, home living, and community activities.

Responsibilities include implementing skill-building plans, monitoring health, documenting progress, and ensuring safety. A High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience are required; certification in AMAP and CPR/First Aid is encouraged.