Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates opportunities for people to
connect, grow, and learn within an ever-changing Jewish landscape. The MMJCCM imagines Jewish life
that is diverse and engages meaningfully with its values, culture, and ideas in everyday lives.
The Center for Diverse Abilities (CDA) builds and nurtures an inclusive and accepting community where individuals with disabilities and their families have opportunities to make meaningful connections to each other and their community. We serve as a catalyst and leader, transforming the ways in which the community at large understands and interacts with people with different abilities. We offer neurodivergent individuals a place to socialize, learn, grow, and deepen their connections to one another through one-off and semester-based programs. Our work provides participants multiple pathways to fostering their independence, finding their passion, and experiencing the richness of community.
The CDA is seeking dynamic
Social Program Facilitators on a part-time basis to join the team! Harnessing their passion for accessibility and community-facing work, they will develop and facilitate programming that connects teen and adult members to one another. The candidate should be able to create a fun, meaningful, and inclusive space for all members to thrive.
Responsibilities
- Co-lead and co-design discussions and activities with neurodivergent teens, young adults, and
adults
- Encourage and support appropriate participation by all individuals in both group and one-on-one
settings
- Foster open, respectful conversations that promote inclusion and understanding
- Create and maintain a sense of belonging and community within the program
- Promote a positive, supportive environment that values each participant's voice and experience
- Think critically about the individuals' strengths and interests when brainstorming discussion
topics and other aspects of the group to optimize benefits for each participant
- Intervention as needed, depending on the needs of the individual with guidance from the program
staff
Requirements
- College degree required
- Master's or working towards a Master's degree in Social Work or other related field preferred
- Have previous experience working with kids, teens, or adults with developmental and/or
intellectual disabilities
- Have a strong work ethic and the ability to work closely with supervisors as well as
independently
- Have consistent organizational and communication skills to manage program logistics
- Be engaging, thoughtful, creative, and flexible when supporting or leading programming
- Commit to a full school year of programming
The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience
- teaching and/or reinforcing social skills and life skills
- presenting information in multiple modalities
- developing or leading a creative curriculum
Hours
- Sundays 12:30-6:30 pm (on a weekly basis)
- Additional opportunities for weeknight evening social programming may be available
Compensation
- $25.00 per hour or commensurate with experience
Any job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
