New Jersey - Eastern Pennsylvania - Delaware HERC

Position Summary:

• Provides direct supervision to children (ages 5-11 years) residing in the Children's Transitional Residence.
• 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.
• Provides behavioral reinforcement, positive role-modeling and feedback to children to encourage more adaptive and pro-social behaviors.
• Monitors children for a 24-hour day program, including overnight visual checks. e. Intervenes effectively to maintain safety and security for children in crisis by using both verbal and physical crisis intervention strategies.
• 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 paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent). At least two (2) years of college, preferably in a related field, including twelve (12) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, such as psychology, social work, or counseling.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Posting Number: 26ST1010

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