Direct Support Professional: Empower Daily Living & Community Skills

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services is seeking staff to counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in Queens, NY. The role focuses on personal care, travel and life skills to maximize community functioning.

You will work in a day program setting, requiring High School education and willingness to obtain AMAP, First Aid/CPR certification, and SCIPR competencies as part of probation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must complete AMAP during probation and maintain certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification is desirable or required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living and community integration.
• Assist with personal care, home management and travel skills.
• Monitor health and document records according to program standards.
• Provide safe environment and positive behavior support.
• Assist with development of social skills and community participation.
• Maintain essential documentation for services.

Skills

Documentation skills

Written/verbal communication

Computational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AMAP Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

SCIPR Competencies

Job description

Birch Family Services is seeking staff to counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in Queens, NY. The role focuses on personal care, travel and life skills to maximize community functioning.

You will work in a day program setting, requiring High School education and willingness to obtain AMAP, First Aid/CPR certification, and SCIPR competencies as part of probation.