Program Aide, Yachad Chicago

Orthodox Union; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Yachad is seeking a part-time Program Aide to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during evening programs in Illinois. You will facilitate activities, supervise transportation, and maintain clear communication with supervisors, parents, and the community liaison to ensure a positive program experience.

Requirements include a desire to work with adults with disabilities, ability to motivate others, and a patient, caring demeanor.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to provide positive motivation to others.
• Caring, dedicated, responsible and patient.
• Willingness to use public transportation.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including walking.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engagement during programs with individuals served.
• Implement group activities.
• Supervise transportation to and from the program.
• Communicate with supervisor, parents, and community liaison.
• Foster positive relationships between individuals served and the community.
• Ensure safety of participants during programs.
• Encourage independence.

Skills

Empathy

Positive motivation

Patience

Public transportation

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Job description

Description

Who We Are: Yachad, a division of The Orthodox Union, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish organization supports individuals with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities. Yachad helps these individuals participate more fully in Jewish life and the broader society by providing educational, employment, and relationship opportunities.

The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the U.S., founded in 1898. The OU supports a vast network of synagogues, youth programs, advocacy efforts, services for individuals with disabilities, and international initiatives. It also operates the leading kosher certification service, recognized globally by the symbol on numerous kosher food products.

Position Summary:

The Program Aide provides support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities during programs. Facilitate group activities and supervise transportation to and from the program. Maintain effective communication with supervisors, parents, and the community liaison to support a positive and successful program experience.

These part-time positions are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 5-8pm; Wednesday from 10am-3:30pm; Monday and Wednesday from 2:00-6:00pm; Sundays from 1:00-4:00pm and 4:00-6:00pm.

Responsibilities:

• Working with individuals to facilitate engagement during programs
• Implementing group activities
• Supervising program transportation of individuals to/from the program in the morning and afternoon
• Communicating with supervisor as well as parents & community liaison
• Foster positive relationships between individuals served and community
• Ensures safety of participants during programs
• Encourages independence

Requirements:

• A desire to work with adults with disabilities
• Ability to provide positive motivation to others
• Must be caring, dedicated, responsible, and patient
• Willingness to take public transportation
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including walking for periods of time
• HS diploma, GED, or equivalent

Salary:

The salary for this position is between $20- $25 an hour, commensurate with experience.