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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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:
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.
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
Patty Plummer, Chief Financial Officer
304-822-3861, ext. 185 or
410-721-3579
pplummer01@verizon.net
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
Welcome to Potomac Center, Inc.
Foster Care / Adoption Services
Health Wellness and Nursing Services
Immediate Employment Opportunities
Potomac Center, Inc
One Blue St, Romney, WV 26757
304-822-3861
POTOMAC CENTER'S
COVID 19 STATEMENT:
We at Potomac Center have taken every reasonable precaution to protect, first our residents and secondly our employees. We have gone to great lengths to put policies and procedures in place and to acquire the disinfectants, sanitizers, gloves, etc. that we need to keep our folks as safe as humanly possible.
Our offices are open but locked. To enter, you must answer a series of questions and have your temperature taken. If you answer a question that does not comply to our requirements or have a temperature of or higher, you will not be permitted to enter. WE WOULD LIKE TO KEEP VISITORS AND GUESTS TO A MINIMUM.
Deliveries are made from outside the buildings.
Any meeting is kept to 10 or less with participants kept at least 6 feet
apart.
If you are currently furloughed and need work, we are still actively seeking
and hiring new employees.
All residents are being sheltered in place on our property.
Please feel free to call 304-822-3861 anytime.
We are open for all calls:
o For Employment Opportunities - ext. 129
o For Waiver Services - ext. 153
o For Foster Care Services - 304-538-8111
Thank you for your understanding during this highly unusual and difficult time period.
Potomac Center Prepares for Corona Virus (Covid-19)
Who We Are?
Potomac Center, Inc. is an independent,
not-for-profit, private organization
governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Since 1980, we have provided residential assistance and support to both
children and adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities as they
learn the skills needed to live successful lives. Our Primary goal is to
reunite the individuals with their families. Since this is not possible
for some, alternate living places are sought At Potomac Center, a team of
professionals, including the individual (and guardian if appropriate), develop
and implement plans and activities to ensure all needs are met.
What's Our Philosophy
We, Potomac Center, believe that all
people, regardless of ability, are capable of learning and growth. They
also have the right to enjoy the same privileges and benefits available
to all community members.
Respect for our individuals and their right to be treated with dignity are
paramount as we support each person in their chosen life experiences.
What's Our Mission?
The mission of the Potomac Center is to enhance
the quality of life for people with intellectual / developmental disabilities
by providing quality services to those individuals we serve and their families.
What Do We Do?
Potomac Center provides a variety of
residential support and assistance to individuals with intellectual / developmental
disabilities including: ICF / DD residential and group homes; specialized
family / foster care homes; waiver homes; a crisis home, and a crisis /
respite home. Each comfortably furnished home provides a safe and structured
environment designed to meet the needs of its residents. Special support
is given to individuals in our programs with the addition of a full-time
therapist and behavior specialist. Activities are centered around individual
need to ensure that each person lives the fullest and most enjoyable life
possible. Our participation begins even before a person moves to one of
our programs, and continues as they transition into the next stage of their
life.
Who DoWe Serve?
We serve children and adults with a primary
diagnosis of intellectual / developmental disability who meet eligibility
criteria for our various services. Each applicant must be a West Virginia
resident or, if living in an out-of-state facility, must be funded by West
Virginia DHHR.
The Potomac Center is West Virginia's only intensive training and educational facility for children with intellctual/developmenta disabilities and accompanying behavioral problems. The Center offers a unique, desperatley needed array of residential services in a family-oriented atmosphere for a deserving population of West Virginians.
We are a registered 501C(3) private, not-for-profit agency that is always in need of funding to buy the essentials the children need such as clothing, educatinal supplies, and also to ensure active participation in community outings and recreational activities.
Your donation is greatly needed and will be much appreciated as we use it to support this wonderful group of "special" children.You may mail your tax deductible donation to:
Potomac Center, Inc.
Attn. James Harshbarger, C.E.O.
One Blue Street
Romney, WV 26757Thank You
FOSTER
CARE / ADOPTIONS
Potomac Center is assisting
the state of West Virginia with their goal for safety and permanency for every
child. Potomac Center will provide the following services to families interested
in any of these three program options.
* Completed Home Studies
for foster/adoptive homes.
* Monthly safety monitoring
of the homes.
* Professional training
to prepare. familiesincluding
PRIDE training.
* Continued training
yearly.
* Service coordination
to help link children to any needed services including therapy, behavioral
supports, and medical needs.
* Birth family visitation
supervision.
Foster Care Program
-Potomac Center offers foster care services to children who need a safe and loving family living environment. Foster care is designed primarily as a temporary service to help families and children in crisis until the family can be reunified. If for some reason the family cannot be reunified, then the child may become available for adoption.
Adoption
- Potomac Center is currently a member of the "Partners in Permanency" project. This project began in July of 2010 and is a partnership between the Bureau for Children and Families and Foster Care Agencies that are licensed to provide adoption services. Goals of this project are to facilitate more timely completion of adoptions and provide better service continuity to the involved children and their families. When children from either of the above programs have parental rights terminated or voluntary relinquished and there are no other family options, then the child will become available for adoption. Potomac Center also receives referrals for children who are available for adoption. Potomac Center will provide services until the adoption is completed.
To see a list of Foster Care / Adoption staff click here.
For more information, contact the Foster Care Program Coordinator in our Moorefield office at 304-538-8111.