Respite Counselor- HCBS

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver's license preferred

Job summary

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services is seeking Respite Counselors to work one-on-one with youth who face mental health challenges or are medically fragile, supporting families in the community. The role focuses on short-term respite to bolster the family’s ability to meet health, behavioral, and developmental needs.

Positions are flexible part-time after school with locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Far Rockaway, and Long Island.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional with a high school diploma or GED and with appropriate skills.
• Experience working with children/youth, especially with those with special needs.

Skills

Experience with children

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ohel is looking for Respite Counselors who are creative, dedicated, and responsible to work one-on-one with youth who have mental health challenges or who are medically fragile and live at home in the community. Respite focuses on short-term assistance provided to youth, to enhance the family’s ability to support the youth’s functional, developmental, behavioral health, and/or health care needs.

Requirements:

• Paraprofessionals with a high school diploma or GED and with appropriate skills and training.
• Experience working with children/youth (preference given to those with experience working with children/youth with special needs)

Valid NY or NJ Driver’s license preferred. Good English communication skills a must. Flexible part time, after school hours. Locations include Brooklyn, Queens, Far Rockaway and Long Island.

Salary: $19.00-$22.00 per hour