Birch Family Services
To counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management and life skills to maximize their functioning in the community.
Specialized Knowledge & Training
Specialized training in direct care provision preferred.
Must complete and obtain certification in OPWDD Approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP) during probationary period and maintain AMAP certification.
Ability and willingness to be First Aid and CPR certified.
Ability and willingness to obtain certification in SCIPR Competencies and advance to Promote.
Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records in accordance with program standards.
Responsibilities
Support the individual by providing a comfortable home environment and encouraging growth.
Work towards satisfying completion of each core competency goal according to the OPWDD timeline requirements.
Provide a safe and clean environment based on skill level and support safety of all individuals.
Create a positive environment through verbal and physical means.
Assist in development of social skills for community integration.
Perform protective oversight during community activities.
Monitor personal health continuously.
Assist in learning and practicing home living skills (e.g., cooking, sweeping, bed‑making).
Perform advocacy responsibilities with respect.
Responsible for all documentation related to essential functions and services for the individual.
Provide regular physical care, including bathing, feeding, changing clothes or diapers, and pushing wheelchairs.
Restrain challenging behaviors (aggression, self‑injurious, destructive) when necessary.
Apply proper lifting techniques.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Speak clearly and hear spoken word well.
Use near vision to read data and documents.
Provide physical care for clients.
Work in office, education, residential, rehabilitation, workshop, or health‑related environments with typical noise levels and hazards.
Work with individuals ranging from childhood to adulthood.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.
Minimum 1‑year experience working with developmental disabled population, preferably in a residential or treatment setting.
Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
Certification: OPWDD approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP); First Aid & CPR; SCIPR Competencies.
EEO Statement Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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Specialized Knowledge & Training
Specialized training in direct care provision preferred.
Must complete and obtain certification in OPWDD Approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP) during probationary period and maintain AMAP certification.
Ability and willingness to be First Aid and CPR certified.
Ability and willingness to obtain certification in SCIPR Competencies and advance to Promote.
Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records in accordance with program standards.
Responsibilities
Support the individual by providing a comfortable home environment and encouraging growth.
Work towards satisfying completion of each core competency goal according to the OPWDD timeline requirements.
Provide a safe and clean environment based on skill level and support safety of all individuals.
Create a positive environment through verbal and physical means.
Assist in development of social skills for community integration.
Perform protective oversight during community activities.
Monitor personal health continuously.
Assist in learning and practicing home living skills (e.g., cooking, sweeping, bed‑making).
Perform advocacy responsibilities with respect.
Responsible for all documentation related to essential functions and services for the individual.
Provide regular physical care, including bathing, feeding, changing clothes or diapers, and pushing wheelchairs.
Restrain challenging behaviors (aggression, self‑injurious, destructive) when necessary.
Apply proper lifting techniques.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Speak clearly and hear spoken word well.
Use near vision to read data and documents.
Provide physical care for clients.
Work in office, education, residential, rehabilitation, workshop, or health‑related environments with typical noise levels and hazards.
Work with individuals ranging from childhood to adulthood.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.
Minimum 1‑year experience working with developmental disabled population, preferably in a residential or treatment setting.
Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
Certification: OPWDD approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP); First Aid & CPR; SCIPR Competencies.
EEO Statement Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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