Day Habilitation Program Assistant

About the role

The Special Services Department at JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ is hiring a part-time Day Habilitation Program Assistant. You will work alongside a program leader with a group of adults with special needs, running activities that build their social and life skills. Paid training is required before starting.

Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Responsibilities: • Help run all program activities and manage the group to encourage positive peer interaction • Model appropriate interactions and help participants engage in activities • Escort participants around the building and supervise for safety • Report all illnesses or injuries to the Group Leader • Complete daily documentation for assigned participants in Formstack • Attend staff meetings and required annual training

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and at least 21 years old
• Must pass safety checks including drug testing, fingerprinting, CARI, Central Registry, and Medicaid and NJ Treasury database checks
• Pay: $20.63/hour
• To Apply:
• Email a cover letter and resume to Marisa Cohen, Director of Special Services, at (contact details on the original listing).

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