Your Career is Calling...at OHEL!
With over 1,200 employees, so many know someone who found a rewarding career at OHEL. Where else can you impact, transform, and elevate the lives of countless children and adults, every day. And because OHEL services such an incredible diversity of needs, staff find their unique calling at OHEL.
From Weekend Counselors in our residences to One on One Life-Skill Training to children with developmental disabilities, OHEL offers a number of paid part time and full time opportunities with flexible hours. OHEL has managerial, supervisory, clinical, administrative, support or direct care positions available. All full time positions offer a full benefits package, including free family medical insurance, vacation, sick leave and other great benefits. OHEL prides itself in offering our employees opportunities for training to foster professional growth and development within our agency via The Institute for Advanced Professional Training at OHEL.
Working at OHEL is not just a job - it’s a calling and a thriving environment like no other!
To become part of our team of professionals and apply for one of our current open positions, please click on the link under the desired position listed below. For all other inquiries, please contact Human Resources: 718-686-3102 or resumes@ohelfamily.org.
Current Opportunities
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
OHEL currently seeks a dynamic and innovative leader with proven success in program management and strategic planning to serve as Program Director. This individual will be responsible for a cross section of Agency programs both existing as well as development of new services. The Director is a member of the agency’s senior management team and will work with other team members in a collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities include oversight of the day-to-day operations of programs for children, adults and families, develop new programs to meet the growing needs of the community; supervise senior management across agency programs; collaborate with agency support departments, families, community leaders and outside government bodies; ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, assess staff performance and identify areas of necessary training.
Successful candidate will have proven experience as a dynamic leader, seven plus years experience in related fields, the ability to work both independently and as part of a group; experience in building and maintaining relationships on multi levels, excellent analytical and organization skills; superb verbal and written communication skills; a dedicated work ethic; excellent computer skills
An attractive and competitive benefits package is available commensurate with level of experience.
NURSE SUPERVISOR
Full time position for a seasoned professional who holds a NYS RN license to serve as a nurse supervisor within a large residential program consisting of many residences and apartments in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and Manhattan for adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include being the on-site RN for one of these residences. Supervisory hours include providing initial training for new nurses and ongoing training and development for staff nurses, communicating job expectations and regulatory requirements, measuring health outcomes against standards, reviewing and consulting regarding a variety of medical conditions and complex diagnoses, conducting quality assurance reviews, covering for other agency RN’s, and maintaining linkages with hospitals our clients may frequent. Strong health assessment skills and supervisory experience needed. Current NYS RN license and a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience required. Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities a plus.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
OHEL is looking for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Development Officer to be a part of a team responsible for fundraising for OHEL, Camp Kaylie and the Jaffa Family Campus. The Development Officer will identify and follow up with donors who contribute to various OHEL appeals via direct mail and online, as well as participants at OHEL events. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer and working closely with the Director of Development, the Development Officer will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors making gifts to OHEL with the goal of increasing their support. Additional responsibilities include work on special events such as OHEL’s Gala, Golf Outing, crowdfunding initiatives and other departmental projects. Successful candidate should have demonstrated campaign experience including face-to-face solicitation, event planning, corporate and foundation initiatives, appeals, innovative campaigns and experience with affiliate groups such as Young Leadership and professional affinity groups. Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of related experience required. Public speaking and computer literacy a must.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN –EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
Excellent position available for a professional and skilled Mental Health Clinician to work with children under the age of 5 and their caregivers in OHEL’s Early Childhood Treatment Center. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a clinician to be part of a city-wide early childhood mental health network of providers with specialized training, reflective supervision and state of the art resources to treat infants, toddlers and preschool age children and their families. The Clinician will work with children to deliver evidence based individual, group and dyadic family-centered treatment and engage parents/caregiver in treatment. Additional responsibilities include administering mental health assessments while using the results for further goals and plans. Appropriate candidates should possess strong clinical, assessment and writing skills and have experience with clinical documentation including the use of electronic health records. LMSW, LCSW or LMHC required with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with children under 5 and their caregivers, and be willing to work Sundays and 1 evening as needed. Bilingual Yiddish a plus.
CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR FOR FOSTER CARE PROGRAM (F/T)
Full time position available for a high energy professional with strong clinical and administrative skills to supervise foster care case managers and be responsible for supervisory-level administrative tasks. Responsibilities include supporting families towards reunification, the provision of clinical, administrative and case management supervision for staff working with foster children, their foster families and birth parents, compliance with ACS regulations and audit requirements, crisis management and interventions as needed. Applicant should have some supervisory experience and good management, communication, writing and computer skills. Related Masters level degree required. Some knowledge of the ACS/Child Welfare system preferred. Some evening hours are required. Valid driver's license and own car required.
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SOCIAL WORKER, FOSTER CARE PROGRAM (F/T)
Position available for a high energy, clinically orientated and organized professional to work with foster children, teens, their birth parents and foster families in our Foster Care Program. Responsibilities include administrative and services coordination, training as a facilitator for family conferences, working with birth parents and their foster children toward reunification, home and office based meetings and case management services from a clinical perspective. Good writing skills required. Excellent supervision and training provided in a collaborative and highly professional environment. This full time position is located in Brooklyn. Some evening hours are necessary. Masters level degree required. Some management experience and related field experience preferred. Valid driver’s license and own car a must.
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RESIDENCE MANAGER (F/T)
Position available to work within a residential setting for women or men who have developmental disabilities located in Brooklyn. Responsibilities include supervising all aspects of client care, programming, staffing, and facilities management. Candidate should work well in high stress situations, be a strong communicator, have excellent writing skills, and possess exceptional leadership abilities. Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Masters preferred) and experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and/or the geriatric population required. NY or NJ Driver’s license a must
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SENIOR CASE MANAGER (F/T)
Seeking high energy and responsible individual to work collaboratively with men and women who have a Mental Illness to further support wellness, recovery, independent living skills as well as provide a full range of case management, advocacy and liaison services in our Supported Housing Program in Brooklyn. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Case Manager supervision in the facilitation of client empowerment and choice, regular apartment visits and inspection, documentation such as rent and fire drills, medication and medical monitoring in conjunction with the care coordinators in the Health Homes, linkage to community resources, and contact with therapists, psychiatrists, peer specialists, and other natural supports. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field, (Masters preferred) and is full time (some evening hours required)
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INTAKE COORDINATOR/OUTREACH LIAISON
Seeking an organized outgoing Mental Health Professional with strong written and verbal communication skills to join OHEL’s PROS program. Responsibilities include Coordination of intakes and admissions, including weekly pre-screening notes and follow-ups as required, clinically assessing individuals to determine if PROS is appropriate for individuals’ needs, and Identifying and managing source of pay for individuals. Further responsibilities include active outreach to other mental health facilities in order to develop ongoing relationships. Potential candidates should have a Master’s in a mental health field (LMSW/LCSW a plus), plus 2 years’ experience working with individuals with a mental Illness. Must be flexible to work some evenings hours
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CASE MANAGER (P/T)
Excellent opportunity for an outgoing and caring individual to work in the Lifetime Care Foundation as a Case Manager. Responsibilities include providing case management via home visits and phone consultations to individuals with psychiatric, developmental, and geriatric population. Associates or Bachelor’s in psychology, social work or related field. This part time position is located in Brooklyn. Traveling required.
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IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
IT Support Technician
Seeking highly motivated self-starter with an understanding of computer hardware and software with strong customer service skills and an eagerness to learn for mid-level position. Ability to calmly troubleshoot user issues with office and database applications a must -- experience with healthcare applications a plus. Understanding of modern telephone systems and data networks helpful, but not required (we will train). While there is a major user-support component, this position is an opportunity for an employee to develop expertise in all areas of today's enterprise computing environments. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with tremendous enthusiasm to upgrade all skill-sets. 2+ years’ experience with Windows and Linux applications in a Windows Enterprise environment required. Some travel within the New York metropolitan area will be involved. Valid driver's license and own car required. Position reports to IT Infrastructure Manager Current technologies in the environment include: Data-Center virtualization SAN/NAS Windows and Linux servers Private/Public cloud Cisco LAN/WAN networking VPN Wireless LAN / MDM Enterprise VOIP Unified Communications Telepresence voice/video/web-conferencing Electronic Health Record datbase MS SQL Server MySQL Microsoft Exchange Reporting/BI tools.
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COMMUNITY HABILITATION SUPERVISOR
Seeking a well-organized and professional individual for our Community Habilitation Program to hire, supervise and train direct care staff working independently in and out of the homes of children and/or adults with developmental disabilities. Experience working with individuals who have disabilities and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Management experience and BA preferred. Valid driver’s license and own car a plus. Excellent opportunity for professional growth!
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MEDICAID SERVICE COORDINATOR
Work with individuals who have developmental disabilities and their families. Responsibilities include referral and advocacy, regular meetings with individuals and families, and assisting families with needs of the disabled child. Must have an Associate’s degree in a health or human services field (BA Preferred), plus at least one year working with persons with developmental disabilities. Computer literacy a must, valid driver's licensed and own car preferred.
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FAMILY PEER ADVOCATE
OHEL’s new Early Childhood Mental Health Program is seeking a warm, empathic individual with excellent communication skills to provide advocacy, coaching, and support to parents of children under age 5 experiencing social, emotional, developmental, medical and/or behavioral challenges. Appropriate candidate should have lived experience as a parent/ caregiver of a child who has had similar issues and has had to navigate multiple child-serving systems on their behalf.
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HOUSE MANAGER
House Manager needed to assist Residence Manager in support staff supervision, upkeep of residence and purchasing duties in a Queens residence for women who have developmental disabilities. Hours are Monday through Friday 6:30am – 3:30pm. Good English communication and writing skills required. Valid driver’s license required.
HOUSE PARENT
Seeking warm, nurturing and responsible individual to serve as House Parent in a residence for adults with disabilities located in the Lower East Side. This key role within the residence reports directly to the Residence Manager while working collaboratively with all team members. Responsibilities include the supervision and oversight of the hygiene and general appearance of the individuals, clothing and laundry process, maintaining the home like nature of the residence and ensuring that the individuals are spending their time in a qualitative manner. Experience in caring for others a must. This full time position can work with flexible days and hours to accommodate an appropriate applicant.
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RECRUITER (P/T)
Exciting opportunity to join OHEL Bais Ezra’s recruitment team as our part time Field Recruiter. We are seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to actively recruit applicants at various community events, career fairs and on school campuses to work within the many departments we have within our agency servicing the community. Candidate will be expected to travel within the NYC and Long Island areas as well as attend weekly team meetings within our Brooklyn based office. The Ideal candidate should preferably have a minimum of 2 years related experience, excellent people skills, and strong computer skills. Valid driver’s license and own car required.
ROTATING COOK
Experienced cook needed to prepare delicious kosher meals for men and women with developmental disabilities within residential settings. Cook will fill in for our current staff when temporarily unable to work or when a staff vacancy exists. Applicants must travel between residences in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island. Knowledge of kashrus a must.
SENIOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
Weekend and Weekday Positions available in Brooklyn and Long Island in residences for men and women with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include supervision of direct care staff, documentation and tracking, and attending case conferences. Experience with the developmentally disabled population, supervisory experience, and good writing skills required. Driver’s license a must.
JOB COACH
Rewarding opportunity for energetic job coach to work with adults who have developmental disabilities as they enter the work force. Become a partner in their successful employment and increased independence by providing quality assurance in their tasks & lending steady support, supervision & encouragement on the job site. Initiates positive communication /relationships between individual and their employer/co-workers. Experience working with individuals with special needs required, valid driver’s license preferred. Part time positions available in Long Island and Brooklyn
DAYHAB TRAINERS
Full time positions available in Far Rockaway for caring individuals to involve adults with developmental disabilities in skill development while encouraging them to become more independent. Responsibilities include supervising and joining in activities to foster independent living as well as escorting consumers to community sites. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 15-passenger van required. Hours are from 6:30am-5:30pm.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
Direct support professionals needed to work with adults with developmental disabilities or psychiatric disabilities living in group residences in Long Island, Queens, Far Rockaway, Brooklyn, and the Lower East Side. Ability to speak and write English required. Valid driver's license required for some positions.
MEDICAL ESCORT
Unique positions available to assist women or men with developmental disabilities who live in a group residence in either Queens or Brooklyn as they attend various healthcare appointments. Responsibilities include, driving individuals to and from medical offices, having a strong knowledge of individuals specific medical needs, and providing feedback to various staff members within the residence based on information given over by healthcare professionals. Good English communication skills a must. Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive 15-passenger van required
COMMUNITY HABILITATION WORKERS
Ohel Bais Ezra's Community Habilitation and Respite Programs are looking for creative dedicated and responsible male and female staff to work one-on-one with children or adults with developmental disabilities who live at home in your community. Locations include Far Rockaway, Queens, Long Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. Experience and driving strongly preferred but not required. Good English communication skills a must. Flexible part time, after school hours.
PEER COUNSELOR
Residential program serving adults with mental illness is seeking part-time staff to serve as peer counselors to clients. Peer counselors will offer guidance, support, and willingness to mentor and guide the clients through their personal recovery. The position will be in a residential setting located in Borough Park section of Brooklyn. Training will be provided. Previous peer counselling experience and/or training a plus.
DRIVERS
Full time position in Brooklyn for a driver with clean, valid driver’s license and at least 2 years driving experience, who has knowledge of driving within the 5 boroughs and Long Island. Good English communication skills required.
SECRETARY
Secretarial positions available in residences in Brooklyn and Manhattan for individuals with developmental disabilities. Looking for a very organized person who has ability to multi-task. Excellent English communication, follow up and computer skills required.
HOUSEKEEPER
Seeking individuals to work full time or part time in a residences in Brooklyn and Long Island for adults who have disabilities. Responsibilities include cleaning bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, changing linens, removing waste, vacuuming, cleaning windows, couches and upholstery.
OHEL is affirmatively seeking to hire Public Assistance recipients.
The agency provides all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military veteran status or marital status.
