Behavioral Health, Communication Skills, Driver's License, English Language, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Special Needs
LOCATION
Brooklyn, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago
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.