Direct Support Professional - Empower Daily Living

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

Job summary

Birch Family Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking staff to counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, travel, social, home management and life skills. The role is located at Grove, Brooklyn, NY 11237 and offers a $20.00–$23.25 hourly wage with a Full-Time/Part-Time schedule.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, 1 year of related experience, and completion of AMAP certification during probation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum 1-year experience working with developmentally disabled population preferably in a residential, health or treatment related setting preferred.
• Must complete OPWDD AMAP certification during probation and maintain AMAP certification.

Responsibilities

• Counsel, assist and train individuals in personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management and life skills.
• Support individuals to maximize functioning in the community.
• Perform documentation related to essential functions and services.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

First Aid

CPR

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Birch Family Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking staff to counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, travel, social, home management and life skills. The role is located at Grove, Brooklyn, NY 11237 and offers a $20.00–$23.25 hourly wage with a Full-Time/Part-Time schedule.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, 1 year of related experience, and completion of AMAP certification during probation.