Program Support Staff (South Florida)

Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America; United States; On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America is hiring Program Support Staff in South Florida to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include engaging participants in activities, supervising transportation, and ensuring safety.

The position requires a caring, dedicated individual with a high school diploma and the ability to motivate others positively. The role is part-time with a pay of $35 an hour.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to provide positive motivation to others.
• Must be caring, dedicated, responsible, and patient.
• Willing to take public transportation.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive motivation

Caring nature

Patience

Responsibility

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Program Support Staff (South Florida)

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

Description

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.

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 and afternoon
• Communicate with supervisor as well as parents and community liaison
• Foster positive relationships between individuals served and the community
• Ensure the safety of participants during programs
• Encourage 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