Orthodox Union Careers

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)