Vocational Coordinator

Who We Are:

Yachad, a division of The Orthodox Union, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish organization‚ supports individuals with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities. Yachad helps these individuals participate more fully in Jewish life and the broader society by providing educational, employment, and relationship opportunities.

The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.

Position Summary:

Jewish Union Foundation is seeking a compassionate, organized, and resourceful team member to help individuals with developmental disabilities find and maintain employment. As part of our OPWDD services, this role focuses on person-centered planning, building relationships with local employers, and helping individuals discover jobs that align with their skills and interests. Full-time positions are available in both the 5 Towns and Brooklyn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop individualized employment plans tailored to each participant’s needs and preferences.
• Build relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and promote inclusive hiring practices.
• Support participants during job searches, applications, interviews, onboarding, and as needed during employment.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with OPWDD regulations
• Attend required trainings and stay up to date on OPWDD policies and employment trends.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Flexibility
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Willingness to travel and work in various locations throughout the day
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong reading and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with OPWDD services