New Jersey - Eastern Pennsylvania - Delaware HERC

Position Summary:

• Supervises daily activities, such as personal care routines, meals and transportation to and from school or medical appointments.
• Implements recreational and therapeutic activities and trips appropriate to the children's age, abilities, and therapeutic needs.
• Documents all unit activities in unit and communication logs.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, secure, and nurturing environment.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of a one (1) year training program as a Mental Health Specialist Trainee or one (1) year of similar full-time experience in the mental health field.
• Associate's Degree, preferably in a related field, including 12 credits in human services such as psychology or its equivalent, may be substituted for the minimum requirements of this position.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of the day.
• Duties may involve bending and lifting objects up to 25 lbs., running and playing active games with children and adolescents (ages 5 – 11 years) and driving minivans or other vehicles.
• Following training, employee must be physically capable of safely providing personal restraints to agitated children (ages 5 – 11 years).
• Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children and staff moving about.

Salary: $19.70

Posting Number: 23ST0857

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