Respite Counselor- HCBS
Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services · ohelfamily.org
BrooklynOn-siteEntry levelPart-time
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The job in short
One-on-one respite care for youth with mental health challenges or medical fragility.
Details
- Found
- 30 d ago · posted 2026-04-13
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Pay (as listed)
- $19–$25 an hour
Full 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:
• 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
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