Empowerment Partner: Direct Support & Life Skills Coach

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services in New York, NY seeks staff to counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, travel and life skills. You will support daily living activities and community inclusion.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, maintaining safety, and pursuing required AMAP, CPR/First Aid, and SCIPR certifications during probation and ongoing employment.

Qualifications

• Must complete AMAP during probation and maintain AMAP certification.
• Ability and willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Willingness to obtain SCIPR Competencies and advance to Promote.
• OPWDD Approved Medication Administration Course certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete core competency goals per OPWDD timeline.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and support safety of all individuals.
• Use verbal and physical means to foster positive growth.
• Assist individuals in developing social skills for community inclusion.
• Provide protective oversight during community activities.
• Monitor health and well-being throughout daily routines.
• Assist with home living skills such as cooking, cleaning and laundry.
• Document all essential functions and services for each individual.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AMAP Certification

SCIPR Competencies

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Birch Family Services in New York, NY seeks staff to counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, travel and life skills. You will support daily living activities and community inclusion.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, maintaining safety, and pursuing required AMAP, CPR/First Aid, and SCIPR certifications during probation and ongoing employment.