Respite Counselor- HCBS

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. Salary: $19.00-$25.00 per hour