What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Hab Program Assistant 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.
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.
- 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)
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000