At Friendship Circle of Greater Fort Lauderdale, we believe every individual deserves friendship, inclusion, and the opportunity to thrive. Our team is made up of passionate professionals who are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and real-world pathways for children and adults with special needs. If you are driven by purpose and want your work to make a lasting impact, we invite you to explore the opportunities below.
Life Skills & Job Training Assistant Teacher
Full-Time | In Person | $38,000-$45,000 per year
We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Teacher to support our Life Skills & Job Training Program at Friendship Circle. This role works directly alongside our lead teachers, helping adults with special needs build practical life skills, job readiness, independence, confidence, and social skills.
The ideal candidate is patient, energetic, dependable, and proactive, with experience working with individuals with special needs and a willingness to jump in, work as part of a team, and provide hands-on support wherever needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist lead teachers with daily lessons, activities, and program execution
- Work hands-on with participants individually and in small groups
- Support participants during vocational and hands-on training activities
- Provide individualized assistance to participants who need additional support
- Help maintain a structured, positive, and engaging program environment
- Assist with preparation, organization, and daily program needs
- Work collaboratively with teachers, job coaches, and program staff
Core Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of hands on experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities in Special Education, ESE, life skills, vocational training, or a related setting
- Ability to work effectively under the direction of lead teachers while taking initiative when needed
- Patient, compassionate, energetic, and comfortable working hands-on
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and consistent follow-through
- Team-oriented with a willingness to step in wherever needed
- Ability to take direction while also recognizing when to take initiative
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized, dependable, and able to maintain consistency and structure
Employment & Job Coach
Full-Time | In Person & Community-Based | $45,000-$52,000 per year
We are seeking an experienced Employment & Job Coach to lead employment placement and workplace support for participants in Friendship Circle’s Life Skills & Job Training Program. This role is responsible for identifying employment opportunities, developing employer relationships, successfully placing participants into jobs, and providing ongoing workplace coaching and support.
The ideal candidate brings proven experience in supported employment and job placement for individuals with disabilities, with the confidence, persistence, and relationship-building skills needed to create meaningful employment opportunities.
Minimum Experience Required
- 3+ years of direct experience in job coaching, supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, or job placement with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities
- Proven experience of developing relationships with employers and successfully placing individuals with disabilities into employment
- Experience providing hands-on workplace coaching and ongoing employment support
Key Responsibilities
- Identify participants who are ready to transition into employment
- Assess participant strengths, interests, abilities, and workplace support needs
- Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and prospective employers
- Proactively identify and create employment opportunities
- Match participants with positions suited to their abilities and goals
- Prepare participants for interviews and workplace expectations
- Provide hands-on coaching at employment sites
- Work directly with employers to support successful and sustainable placements
- Monitor placements and provide ongoing participant and employer support
- Track employment outcomes, progress, and follow-up needs
- Collaborate closely with the Life Skills & Job Training team
Core Qualifications
- Proven ability to develop employer relationships and secure job opportunities
- Strong understanding of supported employment and job-placement practices
- Outgoing, confident, persistent, and comfortable approaching businesses
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and consistent follow-through
- Patient and effective at teaching workplace skills hands-on
- Team-oriented and able to collaborate closely with program staff
- Highly organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills
Life Skills & Job Training Program Manager
Full-Time | In Person | $65,000-$75,000 per year
We are seeking a senior Program Manager to run the Life Skills & Job Training Program at Friendship Circle. This role oversees the full scope of the program, including staff leadership, curriculum development, participant outcomes, employer partnerships, and daily operational execution.
The ideal candidate brings extensive, proven experience in Special Education, ESE, and/or Vocational Education programming, with a track record of successfully leading structured programs and teams.
Minimum Experience Required
- 5+ years of direct experience in Special Education, ESE, &/or Vocational Education programs
- 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role overseeing staff or program operations
- Demonstrated experience running structured life skills, transition, or vocational programs
- Strong background in curriculum development and implementation
- Experience managing participant progress, outcomes, and program systems
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all daily operations of the Life Skills & Job Training Program
- Oversee team of teachers, job coaches, and program staff
- Strengthen and expand an established life skills and job readiness curriculum
- Oversee participant intake, progress tracking, and individualized development plans
- Manage family communication and ongoing coordination
- Build and maintain relationships with employers and community partners
- Expand job placement, internship, and volunteer opportunities
- Ensure consistent structure, accountability, and execution across all program areas
Core Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead and manage structured educational or vocational programs
- Strong experience in Special Education/ESE or related fields
- Demonstrated leadership of staff and operational systems
- Expertise in curriculum design and program implementation
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
Chabad Receptionist
Pay: $20 – $25 / hour
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable and highly organized Receptionist to manage the front desk and support daily office operations. This is a hands-on operational role—not just greeting visitors—responsible for keeping the office running smoothly, organized, and responsive throughout the day.
Responsibilities
- Manage front desk operations and welcome all visitors
- Answer phones, emails, and handle incoming inquiries
- Maintain daily office flow, organization, and task tracking
- Collect, enter, and maintain visitor and community information
- Coordinate mail, deliveries, and office logistics
- Run daily errands and support operational needs
- Assist with scheduling, follow-ups, and ongoing administrative tasks
- Support event preparation and execution
- Ensure the office remains organized and fully functional at all times
Requirements
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable managing ongoing operational tasks independently
- Strong communication and people skills
- Basic computer proficiency
Chabad Office Manager
Pay: $60,000 – $70,000 /year
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a high-level Office Manager / Operations Lead to run the internal functioning of our organization. This is a senior role responsible for overseeing systems, staff coordination, timelines, and execution across all programs, events, and administrative operations.
This role is for someone who takes ownership, leads execution, and ensures nothing is missed or delayed across a fast-moving environment. Must be comfortable managing people, systems, and multiple priorities simultaneously.
Requirements (Must Have)
- 3+ years office management or operations leadership experience
- Proven experience leading staff or coordinating teams
- Strong project management and systems-building ability
- Extremely organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to independently track and execute multiple complex priorities
- Strong accountability mindset (ensures follow-through across the board)
- Excellent written communication skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Oversee all office operations and internal workflows
- Manage calendars for programs, events, holidays, and deadlines
- Coordinate staff tasks and ensure accountability and follow-through
- Oversee execution of major projects and organizational initiatives
- Maintain systems for tracking tasks, communications, and priorities
- Manage donor correspondence, mailings, and key administrative outputs
- Support leadership with operational planning and execution
- Ensure all moving parts across the organization are completed on time