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Birch Lane Group Home Birch Lane Group Home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance of downtown Romney. This residence is home to six teens in need of emotional and behavioral supports. Using the team approach, youth and staff work together to identify priority goals and develop individualized plans for their future. The primary focus is to support these youth as they ready themselves for adulthood. In a fun, family atmosphere, they learn to budget money, get along with others, deal with disappointment and make positive choices. The teens at Birch Lane attend Hampshire County schools and are involved in after-school activities. In the summer months, they are kept very busy, biking, gardening, traveling to amusement parks and swimming. Staff at Birch Lane is specially trained to assist and support young people with challenging behaviors. For more information or to make a referral, contact the Services Coordinator at 304-822-3759. Back to top Title XIX MR/DD Waiver Program The Title XIX Waiver Program is a Federal and State funded Medicaid program designed to deliver services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community surroundings. With a highly qualified team of professionals, we strive to provide services as described within the context of an Individualized Treatment Plan, using a person-centered approach that encourages individuals to achieve the highest level of independence and self-sufficiency possible within their communities. Through the Title XIX Waiver Program we offer Service Coordination, Agency Residential Habilitation, Community Residential Habilitation, Therapeutic Consulting, Nursing Services, and Environmental Accessibility Adoptions. For more information or to make a referral, contact the Program Manager at 304-822-3861, ext.153 back to top Where Are We Located? Potomac Center's administrative offices are on Blue Street in Romney, along with our maintenance department, three intensive training homes, and our Title XIX MR/DD Waiver office. Other Intensive Care Programs Birch Lane Group Home 347 West Birch Lane Romney, WV 26757 Washington Street Group Home 400 Washington St Romney, WV 26757 Foster Care Offices Foster Care/Adoption 5636 US Highway 220 South Moorefield, WV 26836 Foster Care/Adoption 727 Beverly Pike Elkins, WV 26241 Two/Three Bed Waiver Homes Shady Side Waiver Home (Three Bed) Hardy House Waiver Home (Three Bed) Hampshire Place Waiver Home (Three Bed) Creekside Waiver Home (Two Bed) Services provided by these programs are funded in part by the WV Department of Health and Human Resources. No individual will be denied services solely because of age, race, sex, disability, or inability to pay. Back to top Camp Hanging Rock Camp Hanging Rock is a 22-acre wooded site located about 4.5 miles north of Potomac Center's main campus. Those served by the Center can enjoy a large picnic pavilion with a stone fireplace and barbecue, campfire circle, beach volleyball court, basketball court, horseshoe pits and hiking trails. The camp was named after a nearby local landmark, Hanging Rock, a rock outcropping along the South Branch of the Potomac River. Back to top Washington Street Group Home Washington Street Group Home sits in a quiet residential section of Romney, where the neighbors are friendly. The group home accommodates eight adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities. Our staff, which usually numbers a 3 to 8 ratio, provide 24-hour continuous supports in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The majority of those living here attend the local community workshop for day programming and vocational skills training. Those who do not attend the workshop stay at the group home for skill training in basic needs and community development. Throughout the year we engage in community activities such as walking at local tracks or parks, trips to the river for fishing, visiting various state parks, using the local library, and trips to movie theaters, stores, restaurants and bowling alleys. Summer trips include amusement parks and aquariums. For more information or to make a referral, contact the Program Manager at 304-822-3759. Back to top Intensive Training Program The Intensive Training Program is a short-term (6 - 24 month) residential placement designed to assist children with intellectual / developmental disabilities and behavioral issues, ages 5 to 21 years, or for as long as the individual is receiving educational services. Individuals who are currently receiving waiver services can also be accepted for a six-month period without the family losing the waiver services. Each of the three homes, located in the northern section of Romney, holds eight children of similar ages and promotes a family-oriented atmosphere. The program teaches adaptation skills to enable the child to function more independently with their family or other group setting. Highly supervised and structured, a team approach is used to develop programs focused on individual need, which vary depending on functioning level and / or behavioral challenges. Program / supports may include, but are not limited to: * Behavior Support * Community Skills * Personal Care / Self Preservation * Domestic Skills * Safety * Educational Support * Social Skills * Sexual Awareness / Appropriateness * Nursing Educational placement is determined by each child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and support team. The children attend Hampshire County Schools. During the summer months, the children participate in a day habilitation / activities program. Recreational activities include sporting events, shopping, skiing, skating and bowling, plus the campus has a gymnasium, activities room, and large state-of-the-art playground Back to top Health, Wellness and Nursing Services To ensure the health and wellness of your loved one, each house has a staff nurse to attend to all medical needs and follow-up, providing continuity of care. This enables us to quickly attune to any health problems your child may develop. In addition, we proactively provide health and wellness education to individuals and staff. Daily physical activity and healthy eating choices are encouraged. A state-of-the-art medication delivery system provides efficient, quality medication delivery and RN coverage for "as needed" medications. If you have any questions, call Health, Wellness and Nursing Services at 304-822-3861, ext. 168. Back to top Employment Opportunities Are you looking for employment opportunities? Do you desire to have a rewarding job? If you answered "yes"--Potomac Center is looking for you. Potomac Center hires Social Workers, Nurses, Clerical and Accounting Personnel, Direct Support Professionals, etc. to assist and support individuals with developmental disabilities. We currently have the following jobs posted and are accepting applications for: Direct Support Professional Complete our online application or call 304-822-3861, ext. 129. Potomac Center is waiting to hear from you. If you would like, you may also download our application using Adobe Reader and complete the necessary forms. You may then return the completed application to our main campus. Application in PDF format Back to top For any other information, please contact one of the following people: 304-822-3861 Rick Harshbarger, Chief Executive Office 304-822-3861, ext. 124 rharshbarger@potomaccenter.com Kim Helmstetter, Chief Operating Officer 304-822-3861, ext. 134 khelmstetter@potomaccenter.com Patty Plummer, Chief Financial Officer 304-822-3861, ext. 185 or 410-721-3579 pplummer01@verizon.net Jon Oates, Employment & Training Coordinator 304-822-3861, ext. 129 joates@potomaccenter.com Robyn Vandevander, Program Manager, ICF/MR 304-822-3861, ext. 135 rvandevander@potomaccenter.com Teresa Berg, Foster Care Coordinator 304-538-8111 tberg@potomaccenter.com Stephanie Kaiser, Program Manager, Community Services 304-822-3861, ext. 153 skaiser@potomaccenter.com Back to top We...