What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Hab Program Assistant position at Yachad?
Adult Day Program Assistant
Location: Valley Stream, Long Island
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 the 5 Towns.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the day-to-day functioning of a Day Habilitation Program; including arranging transportation
- General administrative projects
- Assisting with organization billing functions
- Driving of 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 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 individual’s 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 $50,000-$55,000.
We offer employee sponsored healthcare, dental and vision plans.
Other benefits include:
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation days
- Paid Jewish and most Federal holidays
- Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath
- Free life and disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan which the OU will contribute 5% of your wage towards retirement savings after you contribute at least 2% (only eligible after 3 years of continues service)
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
