Respite Recreation Counselor (East Rockaway, NY)
Listed compensation
$19-$20.42/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
The Respite/Recreation Direct Support Professional will report to the Program Leader. The Respite/Recreation DSP will be responsible to assist in the development and implementation of all Respite/Recreation activities as well as provide direct support assistance including ADL's and direct support to all recreation participants.
The shift available at this location (East Rockaway) is: 16 hours per week (Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm).
You must have have a valid driver's license and a HS diploma/GED to be considered for this position. Some experience with the IDD population is preferred but not required.
- Provide direct support to individuals attending programs while at recreation outings.
- Provide direct support with ADL's and feeding for people who require assistance.
- Provide ongoing communication with families regarding transportation, participation in activities and program updates.
- Perform other duties as assigned
About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.
Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Respite/Recreation Counselor assists in the development and implementation of recreation activities while providing direct support to participants. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), feeding, and maintaining ongoing communication with families.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Experience working with the IDD population is preferred but not required.
Key Skills
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Support — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $40k–$42k | Counselor median $68k (middle half $56k–$92k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$38k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in New York | 829 active | 13,624 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 24% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Counselor pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Life's WORC | #16 of 17 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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