HCBS Respite Counselor
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This posting states $19–$25 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in New York post a median of $28.84 an hour, the middle half $23.66–$42.47, across 123 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in New York earn a median of $28.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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
To continue the process, please click on this link and apply on our website: https://tinyurl.com/Ohel-RespiteHCBS-App
For more information call 718- 686-3102
From Ohel Children's Home and Family Services's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Ohel Children's Home and Family Services
Ohel Children's Home and Family Services hires caregivers, mental health staff and front-office staff in New York and New Jersey.
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