Orthodox Union Careers

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 $55,000, commensurate with experience.  

We offer employer-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  
• Discounted continuing education
• 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 continuous service