Part-Counsellor; Rockland County, New York
Part-Time
New York
YAI enjoys a rich history of supporting children and adults with disabilities. Starting with a small socialization program in Brooklyn for parents whose children were aging out of high school, YAI has grown into one of the largest and well-respected organizations in the nation. We were among the first to provide community-based group residences for individuals leaving the Willowbrook State School in the 1970s and today provide an array of supports to enhance the lives of thousands of people with disabilities and their families throughout the New York metropolitan area.
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Job Features
| Job Category | Group Home |
| Position | Part Time Counsellor |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelors or some college a plus, HS/GED required |
| Professional Qualifications | Willingness to work with the ID/DD population, Valid driver’s license required, Valid driver’s license required |
| Previous Experience | Work or life experience counseling/teaching/helping others a plus |
| Responsibilities | Founded in 1976, the Rockland County Association for Learning Disabilities (RCALD), a member of YAI Network, is a not-for-profit agency that provides a comprehensive range of services in Rockland, Orange, Westchester, Bronx, Putnam, Dutchess, Sullivan and Ulster counties. Services include employment training and placement, residential, family support, social and recreational programs and innovative day habilitation. RCALD promotes essential social and vocational skills that maximize the potential of people with learning and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders and ADHD, to lead independent, productive and dignified lives. In addition to providing direct services to teenagers and adults with disabilities, RCALD offers extensive support and education to families. |
| Location | Rockland County, New York |
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