Program Support Staff (Massachusetts)

Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Yachad, a program of the Orthodox Union, is seeking a part-time Program Support Staff in Massachusetts to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during various programs. Responsibilities include engaging participants in group activities, supervising transportation, ensuring safety, and encouraging independence.

You will communicate with supervisors, parents, and community members to foster positive relationships and support inclusive participation in activities

Qualifications

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to provide positive motivation to others.
• Caring, dedicated, responsible and patient.
• Willingness to take public transportation.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including walking for periods.
• HS diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Motivation to work with adults with a?

Positive attitude

Reliability and patience

Willingness to use public transport

Education

HS diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Program Support Staff (Massachusetts)

Location: , MA, United States
Date Posted: Jul 17, 2025

Description

Who We Are

Yachad, a program of the Orthodox Union, is dedicated to enriching the lives of Jewish individuals with disabilities and their families, by enhancing their communal participation and their connection to Judaism through social and educational programs and support services.

The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations 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 Summary

This position involves supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during various programs. Responsibilities include engaging participants in group activities, supervising transportation, ensuring safety, and encouraging independence. The role also requires communication with supervisors, parents, and community members to foster positive relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Job 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 job, including walking for periods
• HS diploma, GED, or equivalent

Salary

This role is part-time and $35 an hour