Weekend Residential Counselors

YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities is an award-winning, nationally acclaimed network of not-for-profit health and human services agencies dedicated to building brighter futures for people with developmental disabilities of all ages and their families. We serve individuals, families, and communities in the New York City metropolitan area as well as Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties within New York State. The most recent additions to our network include services to New Jersey and Puerto Rico. Our full range of services include early intervention, pre-school, family supports, day treatment and day habilitation programs, employment training and placement, clinical and residential services, as well as recreation and camping services.



D/L req; work 14 to 28 hours with individuals with MR/DD providing counseling and recreation


Responsibilites: YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities has an immediate openings for Weekend Residential Recreational Counselors to work in one of our Bronx, New York Residential Group Homes. Join our dynamic team providing recreation on the weekends, teaching daily and independent living skills, providing individual & group counseling, and promoting community integration.





Requirements:
* BA / BS / BSW or some college a plus
* New York State Driver's License Required
* Willingness to work with MR/DD population
* Team Skills
* Part-time Weekend hours - can work anywhere from 14 to 28 hours on the weekend
* Training provided




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