Day Hab Program Assistant

Yachad; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

ICHRA health reimbursement arrangement

Annual BeniComp stipend

Dental & vision insurance through Met/

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Holidays

Short Fridays

Life & disability insurance

Continuing education discounts

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Annual leave policy

Job summary

Yachad in Brooklyn is seeking a motivated program assistant to support a Day Habilitation Program. This full-time, in-person role involves transportation coordination, workshop facilitation, and daily administrative tasks to aid individuals with developmental disabilities.

You will drive agency vehicles, organize paperwork, and coordinate with families and outside agencies. The role requires initiative, reliability, and excellent communication skills, with benefits including health plans and

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong reading and writing skills.
• Flexible and organized, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Willingness to work in various locations throughout the day.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Experience in OPWDD services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day functioning of a Day Habilitation Program, including arranging transportation.
• Drive agency vehicles for client transportation.
• Collect and organize routine paperwork, including attendance and data collection via electronic software.
• Assist in creating and implementing workshops, including leading group sessions.
• Plan weekly trips and coordinate with families and outside agencies.
• Coordinate special projects and act as liaison between Program Supervisor and staff.
• Assist staff and individuals as needed, including during challenging behaviors.
• Oversee room setup and supplies for activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading & writing

Flexibility

Detail-oriented

Team player

Special needs impact

Initiative

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Position at Yachad

Who Are We:

Jewish Union Foundation (JUF), a subdivision of the Orthodox Union, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Through its numerous supportive programs such as Vocational Training, Day Habilitation, Medicaid Service Coordination and Community Habilitation, JUF uses an individualized approach to help each person maximize their potential.

The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.

Position Overview:

Jewish Union Foundation is seeking a motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented individual for a program assistant position. This position is Full-Time, in-person and is based in Brooklyn.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the day-to-day functioning of a Day Habilitation Program, including arranging transportation
• General administrative projects
• Driving agency vehicles for client transportation
• Collect and organize routine paperwork, including attendance and data collection done through electronic software
• Assist in creating and implementing workshops, including leading group workshops
• Plan weekly trips
• Connect, as needed, with families and outside agencies regarding day-to-day needs
• Coordinate special projects
• Act as liaison between Program Supervisor and support staff
• Assisting (staff) and individuals as needed, including when individuals are displaying challenging behaviors.
• Oversee the room setup and clean up; ensure we have the proper supplies for corresponding activities

Qualifications Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong reading and writing skills
• Flexibility
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Team Player
• A desire to improve the lives of individuals with special needs
• Takes initiative
• Willingness to work in various locations throughout the day
• Effective Communicator
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in OPWDD services

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position is between $50,000 and $60,000, commensurate with experience.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance:
The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.

Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.

In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.

Additional Benefits and Perks:

• 10 Paid sick days
• 10-15 Paid vacation days
• Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
• Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
• Free life and disability insurance
• Discounted continuing education opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)