Respite Coordinator
Manhattan, NY
$60,000-$80,000
The Respite Coordinator supports administrative, operational, and direct-service functions across office support, program coordination, and hands-on client care. This role ensures smooth execution of day-to-day assignments, family services, and organizational initiatives through a combination of respite coverage, event coordination, program logistics, and community engagement.
The Respite Coordinator provides respite in homes and hospitals, assists with both large- and small-scale events, manages attendance and activity logs, and supports special programs throughout the New York region. This position requires strong communication, organization, flexibility, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Respite Coverage, Family Support & Case Coordination
- Provide respite services for families in homes and hospitals.
- Cover shifts as needed to ensure continuous support during staff absences, holidays, or high-volume periods, including last-minute coverage.
- Communicate with families to understand needs related to respite and program coordination.
- Connect volunteers with families for respite support based on needs and availability.
- Assist in managing select client cases as part of the HomeBase program.
- Maintain communication with internal team members regarding updates and client needs.
- Document client interactions and coordinate follow-up support with internal teams.
Volunteer Management & Community Engagement
- Recruit female volunteers, with a focus on outreach within Chassidish communities.
- Manage and support volunteers through placement, scheduling, check-ins, and ongoing communication.
- Develop and coordinate volunteer appreciation initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteers and community members.
Program & Event Management – Girls Division
- Plan and implement programs and initiatives for the Girls Division.
- Oversee the operation of the i-Shine Girls Division, an afterschool program for siblings ages 6–13.
- Supervise and support i-Shine coordinators, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed for effective programming.
- Recruit families and ensure strong participation in programs.
- Coordinate weekly programming logistics, including schedules, materials, and staffing.
- Develop and execute seasonal events and programs for teenage siblings.
- Design and expand programming to meet evolving client and family needs.
- Collaborate with team members to coordinate events, parties, and Shabbatons.
Event & Program Logistics
- Coordinate logistics for programs and events, including planning, registration, and transportation.
- Ensure smooth execution of events from start to finish through on-site coordination.
- Work with internal and external teams to support hospital-based and community programming.
- Support ongoing and seasonal initiatives throughout the year.
- Assist with additional responsibilities as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: 1–3 years of related work experience preferred.
Professional Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in Yiddish required.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Flexible, proactive, and collaborative approach to work.
- Experience in nonprofit or community-based work is a plus.