Empowerment-Focused Direct Support Professional

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services is seeking a direct-care professional at East 45th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234 to counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management and life skills to maximize functioning in the community. The role requires a High School diploma, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and a NYS Driver’s License.

AMAP certification during probation, First Aid/CPR, and SCIPR competency progression are preferred.

Qualifications

• Competencies include written, verbal and computational skills to document records per program standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, assistance and training in personal care, travel, social, home management and life skills to maximize community functioning.
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with program standards.
• Perform protective oversight and ensure safety in daily activities and community engagements.

Skills

Written/Verbal/Computational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Birch Family Services is seeking a direct-care professional at East 45th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234 to counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management and life skills to maximize functioning in the community. The role requires a High School diploma, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and a NYS Driver’s License.

AMAP certification during probation, First Aid/CPR, and SCIPR competency progression are preferred.