Respite Counselor- HCBS
Ohel Children's Home and Family Services · Brooklyn, New York, US
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 ar...
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: 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 - 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)