Independence Skills Coach for Adults with DD

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

Job summary

Birch Family Services is seeking a compassionate direct care professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in independent living, daily living activities, and community integration. You will work with clients to develop social and travel skills, while documenting progress and ensuring safety and compliance with care standards.

The role emphasizes person-centered support, advocacy, and collaboration with the senior staff to meet each person’s goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1-year experience working with developmentally disabled population prefered in a residential/health or treatment setting.
• Specialized training in direct care provision preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in written, verbal, and computational skills to document records.

Responsibilities

• Counsel, support, and assist individuals with developmental disabilities in independent living, personal care, communication, and travel skills.
• Use a holistic, person-centered approach, participate in activities with the person.
• Assist with development of social skills for community integration.
• Support learning of home living skills (cooking and cleaning).
• Provide opportunities for self-advocacy and perform advocate duties when needed.
• Responsible for all documentation related to the services provided.
• Adhere to mandated reporting procedures and NADSP code of ethics.
• Work toward OPWDD core competency goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

First Aid & CPR

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SCIPR Competencies

Job description

Birch Family Services is seeking a compassionate direct care professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in independent living, daily living activities, and community integration. You will work with clients to develop social and travel skills, while documenting progress and ensuring safety and compliance with care standards.

The role emphasizes person-centered support, advocacy, and collaboration with the senior staff to meet each person’s goals.